libraryjen's review against another edition
1.0
I read this book and I'm left scratching my head. What's the point? Surely plenty of adults may have pondered the concept of success, or knowing when they've arrived, but kids of an age to enjoy picture books, do not. If the author had defined "There" as a specific place, yes, absolutely kids would get it and relate! But "There" as an abstract idea is just not appealing to little kids. Frankly, even as an adult I had no idea what the author was referring to with the use of the word "There."
Overall, gorgeous pictures, but a pretty disappointing read and I won't be using it in story time.
Overall, gorgeous pictures, but a pretty disappointing read and I won't be using it in story time.
brookeygira's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of those picture books that has a sophisticated and grown up feel to it. I love how the concept of "growing up" is loose and open-ended. I plan on reading this to my 7th Graders this upcoming fall. I think it will lend itself beautifully to easing the anxiety of transitioning to the middle school.
librariana's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully-illustrated, insightful story that can be, perhaps, far better appreciated by those of us "grown-up" kids who've asked ourselves questions about our destinations... about where our lives are headed and how will we know when we get there.
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