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cmw119's review
5.0
This is my pick for Picture Book Children's Choice Awards 2020. No, I don't actually get to vote, but after the voting is done the kids always want to know which one was my favorite. "Because" by Mo Willems was cute, but this is my winner this year. Maybe I'm biased because I just LOVE my own grandma.
What's not to like? This is a family story. It's humorous. It teaches the lesson that something you don't want might actually turn out to be a blessing, and it also teaches the lesson that sometimes when you have to put more work and effort into something it ends up becoming not only special to you, but beneficial for a greater community.
I love the illustrations in this one. They're overall bright, friendly, and inviting, and that grows as the story goes along, and it's done purposefully. This parallels the text in such a perfect way. I'm specifically thinking about the inside front and back covers. I don't want to say too much, but take a look at them both and you'll understand what I mean.
What's not to like? This is a family story. It's humorous. It teaches the lesson that something you don't want might actually turn out to be a blessing, and it also teaches the lesson that sometimes when you have to put more work and effort into something it ends up becoming not only special to you, but beneficial for a greater community.
I love the illustrations in this one. They're overall bright, friendly, and inviting, and that grows as the story goes along, and it's done purposefully. This parallels the text in such a perfect way. I'm specifically thinking about the inside front and back covers. I don't want to say too much, but take a look at them both and you'll understand what I mean.
bethany_booklover's review
5.0
So stinking cute! Such a great story to share with students in this technology age!
agudenburr's review
4.0
A very cute book about turning a gift you didn't want into something you enjoy with your grandmother. I would highly recommend to read this book as a one-on-one with a lower elementary child.
jesstele's review
5.0
I love everything about this book - the story, the backstory, the fabulous illustrations and the adorable grandma/granddaughter relationship.
lexihworth's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review
5.0
This whole plot and illustrations were so enjoyable. What a lovely story.
Themes: kindness, gardens, being grateful, gardens, plants, food
Themes: kindness, gardens, being grateful, gardens, plants, food
libscote's review
4.0
I enjoy this and the one about the grandpa--ones about taking presents you aren't sure you want and making them something better.
lupines's review
4.0
I like the message delivered in this cheerfully illustrated book: effort, focus, and patience to accomplish a goal. In the end, it was heartwarming when the little girl found the happiness and beauty in sharing.
mrsjhasbooks's review
4.0
This 2022 Monarch Reader's Choice nominee was cute, and while it was funny, the predictability and lesson taught were only okay. I was hoping for just a bit more. The illustrations were lovely though!