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taylormadespines's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
*sob* I’M FINE! Two houses and two entirely different life events. We are all one big neighborhood. If only grown-ups understood that.
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
4.0
The artwork is light and airy. The story is simple yet deep at the same time. DO NOT READ IF YOU DONT WANT TO BURST INTO TEARS.
a_little_shelf_absorbed's review against another edition
5.0
Softly illustrated, incredibly saudade , and 110% recommended.
bet27's review against another edition
4.0
lovely images and a simple story that gently speaks of death and birth; definitely teared up a bit with this one
kailawil's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful introduction to the delicate balance of joy and tragedy of life. Amazing and terrible things are ordinary and common. The world keeps going when everything changes, good or bad. What a powerful message for young readers.
blanz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death
lordofbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jkribbit's review against another edition
4.0
*edited* raising from 3 stars to 4
Second read through, knowing what to expect, helped enormously.
I have FEELINGS about this book. Great conflicting feelings.
Pros: hooray for representation in books! All sorts of families and people are represented in this book and it makes me so happy! The illustrations are simple and gorgeous. This story did evoke big feelings in me.
Cons: extraordinary events happen in this book but are handled in a very ordinary manner. I’m not sure I’m okay with that. I needed....more, I guess, to deal with my feelings. It’s almost, almost, like it was blown off. I’m pretty sure that wasn’t the author’s intent, but it just wasn’t enough for this empathic, care taking heart.
Second read through, knowing what to expect, helped enormously.
I have FEELINGS about this book. Great conflicting feelings.
Pros: hooray for representation in books! All sorts of families and people are represented in this book and it makes me so happy! The illustrations are simple and gorgeous. This story did evoke big feelings in me.
Cons: extraordinary events happen in this book but are handled in a very ordinary manner. I’m not sure I’m okay with that. I needed....more, I guess, to deal with my feelings. It’s almost, almost, like it was blown off. I’m pretty sure that wasn’t the author’s intent, but it just wasn’t enough for this empathic, care taking heart.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
This book took my breath away. It's stunning simplicity speaks volumes. It's amazing all that comes in a day. Even more poignet today.
little_silver's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book but I'm not entirely sure who it's *for*. Maybe for those kids who are going through that phase of curiosity about death, like many do. Maybe those who have to say goodbye to a pet, but the juxtaposition of birth and death might not be appreciated at the time... I could be wrong.