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geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'Over-Scheduled Andrew' by Ashley Spires is a fable for our busy times, but it gets high marks for it's adorable illustrations and very non-preachy message.
Andrew loves putting on plays and playing with his friend Edie. When his drama teacher suggests he join the debate club, it starts a snowball rolling. Eventually Andrew is in clubs for tennis, chess, karate, dance, Spanish and others. Slowly, his time with Edie gets taken away, but Edie is the very best kind of friend. She just waits.
A story like this could be preachy in it's message, but it's kept light and pretty funny. The illustrations are just precious and kept me smiling. This is a wonderful picture book and I hope it does really well.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Random House of Canada Limited, Tundra Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this adorable ebook.
Andrew loves putting on plays and playing with his friend Edie. When his drama teacher suggests he join the debate club, it starts a snowball rolling. Eventually Andrew is in clubs for tennis, chess, karate, dance, Spanish and others. Slowly, his time with Edie gets taken away, but Edie is the very best kind of friend. She just waits.
A story like this could be preachy in it's message, but it's kept light and pretty funny. The illustrations are just precious and kept me smiling. This is a wonderful picture book and I hope it does really well.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Random House of Canada Limited, Tundra Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this adorable ebook.
alittleoverdue's review against another edition
3.0
Appealing illustrations and a timely message. One of those books where the message will probably resonate more for adults than kids. Still, it works at multiple levels to be an enjoyable read for adults and kids alike.
literarylover37's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from Random House via Netgalley in exchange for a review.
Andrew joins theater wanting to be a part of the school play. He then subsequently joins nearly a dozen other clubs and activities, all for very good reasons. However, he soon learns the dangers that come with having so packed a schedule!
This book is very appropriate for what seems to be becoming a larger problem for many families. It seems as though many families are losing an appreciation for un-scheduled time and the importance that free play has on kids. I liked that this book showed how doing too much can lead to not having satisfaction with any, as well as the negative health effects that come with over-doing. I also liked that his friend Edie (who I mistakenly thought was Eddie until I saw the illustration of her in a dress!) was there for him and didn't get upset when his over-scheduling left them with little to no time together. The pictures are bright, clean, and fun and the little higher level jokes in there for the adults (Stella, etc) will resonate with adults as well. All in all, a wonderful little book to address a relevant issue.
Andrew joins theater wanting to be a part of the school play. He then subsequently joins nearly a dozen other clubs and activities, all for very good reasons. However, he soon learns the dangers that come with having so packed a schedule!
This book is very appropriate for what seems to be becoming a larger problem for many families. It seems as though many families are losing an appreciation for un-scheduled time and the importance that free play has on kids. I liked that this book showed how doing too much can lead to not having satisfaction with any, as well as the negative health effects that come with over-doing. I also liked that his friend Edie (who I mistakenly thought was Eddie until I saw the illustration of her in a dress!) was there for him and didn't get upset when his over-scheduling left them with little to no time together. The pictures are bright, clean, and fun and the little higher level jokes in there for the adults (Stella, etc) will resonate with adults as well. All in all, a wonderful little book to address a relevant issue.
staciam's review against another edition
3.0
Love the overall story but I wish it didn't say he just "quit" most of the activities.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
OVER-SCHEDULED ANDREW
Written and Illustrated by Ashley Spires
2016, 32 Pages
Genre: picture book, children's, lessons
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY in exchange for an honest review.)
★★★★
Andrew likes to act and gets advice to join the debate team to work on his acting. Then from the debate team he joins another fun activity and another one, and so forth. Several activities later he finds himself tired, so he stops doing well in the activities and finds himself not having any fun with his friends. Andrew learns that he has to drop his activities but finds himself having fun again.
This book has amazing illustrations and a great story to go with it. I find that my nieces are more busy with their schedule than I am. They have so many activities and while they enjoy them I wonder if they get enough play time or friend time. I think this is a great book for kids and the adults scheduling them.
Written and Illustrated by Ashley Spires
2016, 32 Pages
Genre: picture book, children's, lessons
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY in exchange for an honest review.)
★★★★
Andrew likes to act and gets advice to join the debate team to work on his acting. Then from the debate team he joins another fun activity and another one, and so forth. Several activities later he finds himself tired, so he stops doing well in the activities and finds himself not having any fun with his friends. Andrew learns that he has to drop his activities but finds himself having fun again.
This book has amazing illustrations and a great story to go with it. I find that my nieces are more busy with their schedule than I am. They have so many activities and while they enjoy them I wonder if they get enough play time or friend time. I think this is a great book for kids and the adults scheduling them.
jaymeshaw's review against another edition
4.0
LOVED! Such a good book for both kids and parents to read together about finding the balance with all of the kids activities and how it affects the kids. Also Ashley Spires is always a good pick!
jeremychiasson's review against another edition
3.0
A mildly amusing book about a penguin who learns the importance of not over-extending yourself, and focusing on the things that REALLY matter.
elephant's review against another edition
4.0
The illustrations are cute and bright in this story about Andrew who joins a club because it is something he wants to do, but then joins more clubs and is asked to do more and winds up with way too much on his plate. He learns that you can't do everything and cuts out the activities that he does not love. I think children will enjoy this cute book. I received this book free to review from Netgalley.