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freckleduck's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this book was cute and displays point of view and opinions in an appropriate way for young children
kristenremenar's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect for persuasive writing and letter writing.
Compare with "I Wanna Iguana"
Compare with "I Wanna Iguana"
jwinchell's review against another edition
4.0
This is on the 2014 Monarch list.
I'm not a huge fan of these illustrations, but the story was fun. My boys had never read an epistolary before, and I think it's cool that a children's book was written almost entirely in letter form. My boys, the oldest especially, connected with this story--the oldest is constantly lobbying for his own space but once he gets it he's lonely; these brothers drive each other crazy because they are together all the time but can't stand being apart. True that.
I'm not a huge fan of these illustrations, but the story was fun. My boys had never read an epistolary before, and I think it's cool that a children's book was written almost entirely in letter form. My boys, the oldest especially, connected with this story--the oldest is constantly lobbying for his own space but once he gets it he's lonely; these brothers drive each other crazy because they are together all the time but can't stand being apart. True that.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
Feb. 2012 Book Fair selection
What do you do when you want your room back? You write notes back and forth with your parents pleading your case, of course! Kids will enjoy the banter between parent and son, maybe too well (definitely brings me back to some note writing I did as a child...). A baby sister was just born into this family and now the oldest brother, Alex, must share a room with his younger brother, Ethan, so he begins a note writing campaign to get his room back. My favorite was the one he wrote to his mother, to which she responds, "Go bother your father." Now who hasn't heard/said that one before? Laugh out loud funny!
What do you do when you want your room back? You write notes back and forth with your parents pleading your case, of course! Kids will enjoy the banter between parent and son, maybe too well (definitely brings me back to some note writing I did as a child...). A baby sister was just born into this family and now the oldest brother, Alex, must share a room with his younger brother, Ethan, so he begins a note writing campaign to get his room back. My favorite was the one he wrote to his mother, to which she responds, "Go bother your father." Now who hasn't heard/said that one before? Laugh out loud funny!
libraryrobin's review against another edition
4.0
A kid wants his own room. What kid doesn't? When he gets one (in a fashion), a sweet ending occurs.
jax00's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Funny continuation in the series. Great for teaching letter writing and persuasion.
maidmarianlib's review
5.0
I love Catrow's unusual illustrations and the interplay between the father and son in a unique letter format.
elllie's review against another edition
4.0
I LOVE David Catrow's art! This book actually made me laugh out loud - lovely!
mlinamman's review against another edition
5.0
So cute! I grew up sharing a room with my sister so I totally understand how Alex feels, but I also enjoyed hanging out with my sister. Totally going to read it to my students.