neffcannon's review
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
kindredbooks's review
4.0
I received a copy of Up and Adam by Debbie Zapata and illustrated by Yong Ling Kang from Kids Can Press in exchange for an honest review.
Up and Adam is such a cute name for this picture book - Up is a dog and Adam, his owner, a young boy with Down syndrome. This cute play on their names and the expression "up and at 'em" set this adorable duo on an adventure to get to work to help their town after they were hit by a giant storm the week before. Up and Adam go around town, helping where they could and always sharing a smile along the way, spreading kindness, cheer and hope. Starting small, and working towards reaching out to the greater community, Adam and Up find ways to bring a little sweetness into everyone's lives. An uplifting story that was inspired by the author's son.
Up and Adam is such a cute name for this picture book - Up is a dog and Adam, his owner, a young boy with Down syndrome. This cute play on their names and the expression "up and at 'em" set this adorable duo on an adventure to get to work to help their town after they were hit by a giant storm the week before. Up and Adam go around town, helping where they could and always sharing a smile along the way, spreading kindness, cheer and hope. Starting small, and working towards reaching out to the greater community, Adam and Up find ways to bring a little sweetness into everyone's lives. An uplifting story that was inspired by the author's son.
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