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lalaoblivion's review against another edition
5.0
What a cute lil book. Loved the art. Kinda sad tho. Got me a little teary??
brenda8's review against another edition
emotional
5.0
Cities are beautiful and exciting, but they can also be brutal and scary. Getting to know your way around takes time, but the streets and buildings become part of yourself and your story.
Amazing book, amazing artwork. We need more books like this one.
Amazing book, amazing artwork. We need more books like this one.
carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
Welp, I didn't expect to cry reading a picture book today but this one got me. The illustrations are beautiful and the story really keeps you going to the end...then it crushes your soul. I still loved it.
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
5.0
A child trudges through the snowy city, giving advice about the best warm spots. Eventually the reader realizes who the narrator is talking to. It is a little bit heartbreaking but leaves a subtle note of hope at the end with the final illustration.
jcstokes95's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
The exact kind of illustrations I want in a picture book, beautifully textured. Quite a sad, slow piece and with ambiguity. Would be great for teaching about narration or searching for context clues upon reread. Overall, not as narrative focused as I personally like my children's book. But I am not a child, so your mileage may vary!
jordanmae23's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book to be very sweet. With few words but many beautiful illustrations, the book highlights the many struggles that may exist for someone or something within a big city. It leaves you guessing who the narrator is speaking to while also leaving you with a glimpse of hope in the end. Would be a great tool in an elementary classroom setting to exhibit context clues, predictions, and struggles of others.
izumisano's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't super crazy about this book. I thought the story telling was a little weird, until I got the little twist at the end. That improved my opinion a bit, but not enough to love it.
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
3.0
confusing at first, but once you get to the end it all makes sense