mat_tobin's review against another edition
5.0
In the dedication of this book, Mehrdokht makes a big callout to 'all the little one with big imaginations!' and that's exactly what this book celebrates. From his day in school to his journey wandering the streets of Surrey, Nimesh impresses on his audience, much like [b:Come Away From The Water, Shirley|804146|Come Away From The Water, Shirley|John Burningham|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328834245l/804146._SX50_.jpg|790105], a richer more vibrant world than the real one, filled with sleigh dogs, tigers, sharks all of which such rich imaginings are triggered by his locality.
Although the words and the play between the invisible questioner and Nimesh are a delight and present a comforting pattern until the reverse at the end, it is Amini's incredible digital collages sweeping across those double-page spreads that completely caught my attention. A wonderful diverse world is presented both in its people and in its imaginings.
Although the words and the play between the invisible questioner and Nimesh are a delight and present a comforting pattern until the reverse at the end, it is Amini's incredible digital collages sweeping across those double-page spreads that completely caught my attention. A wonderful diverse world is presented both in its people and in its imaginings.
kristinajean's review
4.0
4.5 stars
What a fantastically imaginative picturbook! The paper cut outside provide a further depth to the visually interesting illustrations.
What a fantastically imaginative picturbook! The paper cut outside provide a further depth to the visually interesting illustrations.
mat_tobin's review
5.0
In the dedication of this book, Mehrdokht makes a big callout to 'all the little one with big imaginations!' and that's exactly what this book celebrates. From his day in school to his journey wandering the streets of Surrey, Nimesh impresses on his audience, much like [b:Come Away From The Water, Shirley|804146|Come Away From The Water, Shirley|John Burningham|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328834245l/804146._SX50_.jpg|790105], a richer more vibrant world than the real one, filled with sleigh dogs, tigers, sharks all of which such rich imaginings are triggered by his locality.
Although the words and the play between the invisible questioner and Nimesh are a delight and present a comforting pattern until the reverse at the end, it is Amini's incredible digital collages sweeping across those double-page spreads that completely caught my attention. A wonderful diverse world is presented both in its people and in its imaginings.
Although the words and the play between the invisible questioner and Nimesh are a delight and present a comforting pattern until the reverse at the end, it is Amini's incredible digital collages sweeping across those double-page spreads that completely caught my attention. A wonderful diverse world is presented both in its people and in its imaginings.
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