idgey's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ctorms's review against another edition
5.0
Christian Robinson plays on the picture book format with such joy. I want to give this book a hug.
librarydreams's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A fascinating sci fi story that's worth reading more than once! Robinson makes great use of playing with the idea of up and down. Kids will enjoy spotting the "doubles" of each character and how characters on different pages interact with each other (though that takes some close reading).
shighley's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the joyous depiction of the individual children more than the torn-paper look of the portal, but felt the individuals could have been larger.
dawnoftheread's review against another edition
4.0
I have a creeping suspicion that this is the origin story of the movie Us...
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
A wordless children's picture book of what is basically a dream sequence. But I hated the art style. And there were no real characters or plot. And being a dream sequence made the story less meaningful. It was an okay idea of a story. Just didn't like it much. 2.5 of 5.
oliviak07's review against another edition
4.0
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and in the case of Christian Robinson's "Another" this phrase could not fit better!
Each stroke of a pencil or paint brush, each clipping from a hole punch or pair of scissors, and the way each color is used with such consideration and flare shows how talented and visionary Robinson is in his craft as an artist and storyteller!
Whether your little one is learning to read, or your mature one is a seasoned book-lover, everyone will find something whimsical and fun in "Another".
P.S. Did anyone else think of the film "Us" by Jordan Peele when reading this?
Each stroke of a pencil or paint brush, each clipping from a hole punch or pair of scissors, and the way each color is used with such consideration and flare shows how talented and visionary Robinson is in his craft as an artist and storyteller!
Whether your little one is learning to read, or your mature one is a seasoned book-lover, everyone will find something whimsical and fun in "Another".
P.S. Did anyone else think of the film "Us" by Jordan Peele when reading this?
cnstamper's review against another edition
5.0
This wordless picturebook has everything you need in a wonderful story: adventure, exploration, new places, and a sassy cat who gets her way! I laughed so hard at this book's clever conclusion.