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amfrtsedi's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bickie's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful illustrations. More of a book to share in quiet moments than a read-aloud. Good for people of all ages interested in "questions of the heart." Reminds me of Gibran's THE PROPHET.
roguemultiverse's review against another edition
4.0
A friend showed me this book today while talking about having gone to one of the author’s talks. Since it’s short I read it on the spot. I already don’t remember a lot of the details but it had an overall nice message. I especially liked the watercolor illustrations.
sean67's review against another edition
4.0
I think this is a mood book - if you are in one mood it strikes you as relevant and deep and stirs you, then again if you are in a. different mood it seems to be mystical clap-trap.
If you love it maybe read it another time when you are in a different mood and see if you still do.
If you hate it maybe read it another time when you are in a different mood and see if you still do.
There is a lot to like about the book, but at the same time will it be something that moves you for five minutes before you think about what you want to eat for dinner, or will it cause lasting change within you?
I suspect it will cause a temporary emotional reaction and then slide away from the memory pretty quickly.
If you love it maybe read it another time when you are in a different mood and see if you still do.
If you hate it maybe read it another time when you are in a different mood and see if you still do.
There is a lot to like about the book, but at the same time will it be something that moves you for five minutes before you think about what you want to eat for dinner, or will it cause lasting change within you?
I suspect it will cause a temporary emotional reaction and then slide away from the memory pretty quickly.
emiged's review against another edition
2.0
A bit heavy on MESSAGE for my tastes, but gorgeous watercolor illustrations. Interesting flow to the book with placement of the illustrations and text. Tries to take on two big themes, environmentalism and the nature of God, and it just comes across as both too forced and too fluffy.
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clarinethero's review against another edition
5.0
Doug Wood's brother Bruce was one of my music professors in St. Cloud, MN. Our composition professor Scott Miller was commissioned to set the story to music while I was in college. The piece is patterned after Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf (short kid-oriented music with gentle narration.) The orchestration of the piece was such that I did not participate in the premiere. I was at the concert (which I think included the Prokofiev as well) and can fully attest that they are some of the nicest people anyone could ever meet. Not sure about Prokofiev though!
scostner's review against another edition
3.0
Old Turtle returns in a book filled with questions. People gather and wonder where they can find the answers. Someone suggests that the Old Woman can lead them to the Old Turtle. They follow old paths, make new ones, and listen to the whisperings of their hearts until they reach Old Turtle. One by one they ask their questions and Turtle replies, explaining things like the purpose of life, how to find happiness, family, play, evil, death and the greatest question of all - "Who are you, and how will you live this day?" Ruth's illustrations are full of warm tones and scenes that echo Turtle's words.
calistareads's review against another edition
3.0
This book is about asking deep philosophical questions of life to this giant wise turtle. I think the problem with the set up is its question and answer, question and answer. There is little action and asking so many questions at once is too much. I don’t think it’s a good delivery system.
There is beautiful artwork and it’s an interesting story. The people are diverse in age, gender, and race. I was interested, but there are 6 deep questions answered and by the time I got to the 6th, I forgot the 1st 2. I don’t think it works all that well. I guess being a book you can go back and reread them.
The nephew thought the giant turtle was cool, but he hated this book. It bored the life out of him. He kept asking me to quit and get a good book to read. I did finish this with him, but he hated it and gave it negative stars. He said it was beyond boring. He’s not a big thinker at this point. So no more Douglas Wood books for him.
There is beautiful artwork and it’s an interesting story. The people are diverse in age, gender, and race. I was interested, but there are 6 deep questions answered and by the time I got to the 6th, I forgot the 1st 2. I don’t think it works all that well. I guess being a book you can go back and reread them.
The nephew thought the giant turtle was cool, but he hated this book. It bored the life out of him. He kept asking me to quit and get a good book to read. I did finish this with him, but he hated it and gave it negative stars. He said it was beyond boring. He’s not a big thinker at this point. So no more Douglas Wood books for him.
aansano's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favorite children's books, and a really beautiful message about God and what we all believe.
just_fighting_censorship's review against another edition
4.0
This book's message borders on being new age but is still beautifully written and contains a sweet message.
The watercolors are absolutely amazing, I wish I could hang them on my walls they are so powerful and inspiring and stunning.
The watercolors are absolutely amazing, I wish I could hang them on my walls they are so powerful and inspiring and stunning.