sassmistress's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
4.5
Two peas in a pod exclude their new neighbor until she chases away some bullies. They invite her over and realize she has a new way of looking at things and some great ideas to share. They have some things in common, too. Very cute, creative story.
Content Warnings
When Lilly first moves in to the neighborhood: "When Lilly asked Chester and Wilson to play, they fair they were busy. When she called them up on the phone, they disguised their voices and said they weren't home. If Lilly was on one side of the street, Chester and Wilson crossed to the other and hid." We never hear an apology about this, they just start including her and liking her after she chases away some bullies who "yelled personal remarks."
Mentions of Halloween costumes and trick or treating, and giving presents and making lists at Christmas.
"That night Lilly invited Chester and Wilson to sleep over." She and Chester bond over both having a night light.
Mentions of Halloween costumes and trick or treating, and giving presents and making lists at Christmas.
"That night Lilly invited Chester and Wilson to sleep over." She and Chester bond over both having a night light.
alfajirikali's review against another edition
5.0
The book reminded me of young friendships, and felt that it encouraged young ones to broaden the scope of such friendships. A sweet story.
panda_incognito's review against another edition
4.0
This picture book has detailed, charming illustrations and shows how two friends who like to do things in the same way react and then adapt to their new neighbor's contrasting eccentricities. It's a cute story with subtle humor, and I like how it models life lessons without being preachy about them.
ralbert89's review against another edition
5.0
This has always been one of my favourite children's books. As a child, I love it mostly for the very cute pictures. As an adult, I still appreciate the story for talking about trying new things and how different people might have new ways of doing the same things you do. It's a great message, and a fun book to read.
divadiane's review against another edition
4.0
Very nice book with great illustrations. If my son were very set in his ways, it would be helpful to increase flexibility and tolerance.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet story of friendship that made me chuckle numerous times.
middle_name_joy's review against another edition
3.0
As I read Chester's Way, I was reminded of Jim Roth's posit that we are each the average of the five people we spend the most time with. Chester has his way of doing things--an OCD-type of way. Chester's best friend, Wilson, is almost exactly the same in his temperament and his interests. But what happens when a new kid with her own way of living life moves into the neighborhood and--gasp!--tries to make friends with Chester and Wilson? Well, a little give and a little take.
A sweet picture book from a great author about finding your people and letting friendship make you better.
A sweet picture book from a great author about finding your people and letting friendship make you better.
claudiaswisher's review against another edition
5.0
I love volunteering at the school library, because I find such wonderful books I missed as an elementary teacher, and missed when raising my own children, now adults.
Chester and his buddy Wilson COULD be tough to be friends with. They have their OWN way of doing everything...riding their bikes, cutting their sandwiches. But they are best buds and it works well for them.
Then. Along comes Lilly...With her OWN individual way of doing everything. The boys are flummoxed by this irrepressible girl, but I fell in love with her. A strong personality, not afraid to be herself...and wear whatever she feels like wearing.
The boys work hard to ignore Lilly, until....
Chester and his buddy Wilson COULD be tough to be friends with. They have their OWN way of doing everything...riding their bikes, cutting their sandwiches. But they are best buds and it works well for them.
Then. Along comes Lilly...With her OWN individual way of doing everything. The boys are flummoxed by this irrepressible girl, but I fell in love with her. A strong personality, not afraid to be herself...and wear whatever she feels like wearing.
The boys work hard to ignore Lilly, until....