librarylucija's review
4.0
Most adorable picture book, looking foreward to reading the other ones!
One note though; in the illustration mr. Bowie has different coloured eyes, which was not the case. He had a permanently dilated pupil due to injury, so he's eyes seemed to be different colour. #themoreyouknow
One note though; in the illustration mr. Bowie has different coloured eyes, which was not the case. He had a permanently dilated pupil due to injury, so he's eyes seemed to be different colour. #themoreyouknow
sue_from_stack_those_books's review against another edition
3.0
A very short story about David Bowie that had some problems with flow. It had great potential. The pictures were fun and it could have been a nice story but it left me feeling like it needed more.
My 9yo daughter didn't seem to like it much either. But if you have a younger child perhaps this would be enjoyed more.
An honest review in exchange for a Netgalley copy.
My 9yo daughter didn't seem to like it much either. But if you have a younger child perhaps this would be enjoyed more.
An honest review in exchange for a Netgalley copy.
eldritchteacozy's review against another edition
5.0
This is a very sweet and cute little book about being yourself (or being David Bowie, if you can be). The illustrations are adorably simple. They even managed to include the origin of the strange eyes without it being anything other than cute. It's a very cute and colorful introduction to a colorful character.
FTC disclosure: I received this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
FTC disclosure: I received this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
briarsreviews's review against another edition
3.0
This short and sweet little book about David Bowie is an excellent introduction to the musical legend.
I think books like these are not only great to introduce younger readers to famous individuals, but great for showing the unique life many people have led. Not everyone is "normal" or had a "normal" upbringing. Look at David Bowie and his incredible journey - he's such a wild card of a person and he's loved for it.
My favourite part of this book is the pages where it shows David in all of his wild outfits. Nothing screamed David Bowie like that page - the creativity, the uniqueness, and the nostalgia I felt for that rockstar. Maria did an excellent job with this book! I am thoroughly impressed. These illustrations literally scream David Bowie in all forms!
My only critique is that I wish this book was a little bit longer. There could have been a little more about his creativity and songs since he does have all of the exuberant outfits and performing history.
Overall, I thought this book was amazing! It's a great little read for young readers!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for allowing me an opportunity to read this story!
I think books like these are not only great to introduce younger readers to famous individuals, but great for showing the unique life many people have led. Not everyone is "normal" or had a "normal" upbringing. Look at David Bowie and his incredible journey - he's such a wild card of a person and he's loved for it.
My favourite part of this book is the pages where it shows David in all of his wild outfits. Nothing screamed David Bowie like that page - the creativity, the uniqueness, and the nostalgia I felt for that rockstar. Maria did an excellent job with this book! I am thoroughly impressed. These illustrations literally scream David Bowie in all forms!
My only critique is that I wish this book was a little bit longer. There could have been a little more about his creativity and songs since he does have all of the exuberant outfits and performing history.
Overall, I thought this book was amazing! It's a great little read for young readers!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for allowing me an opportunity to read this story!
graypeape's review against another edition
5.0
What a sweet little book! The illustrations are colorful and fun, with lots of detail. There isn't a lot of text, but there's enough to give little ones the main idea of David Bowie- that he was unique and never afraid to be himself, and that he followed his dreams.
#DavidBowie #NetGalley
#DavidBowie #NetGalley
thebookmouse's review against another edition
4.0
I work in a school, and my class name is 'Bowie' named after the starman himself, so when I saw this available I jumped at the chance to request it. NetGalley were kind enough to provide me with a copy for an honest review.
What a brilliant idea! This is an inspiring series of books; a perfect way to introduce iconic figures in history in a completely accessible way for children.
The story of David Bowie is told concisely with beautiful illustrations to match and is a delight to read. Bowie is an inspiration in the way that he didn't fit any particular box, and didn't try to. Instead choosing to be himself completely, without thought. It's a wonderful message for children to be who they want to be and who they are inherently without worrying about what the world might think.
What a brilliant idea! This is an inspiring series of books; a perfect way to introduce iconic figures in history in a completely accessible way for children.
The story of David Bowie is told concisely with beautiful illustrations to match and is a delight to read. Bowie is an inspiration in the way that he didn't fit any particular box, and didn't try to. Instead choosing to be himself completely, without thought. It's a wonderful message for children to be who they want to be and who they are inherently without worrying about what the world might think.
1brightrainbow's review against another edition
This book did not align with the expectations set by the other books in the series of Little People, Big Dreams that I have previously read. Even though half of the book was sent to me, it did not keep my interest to even see what was going to happen next. I do know what will happen next, but the language used in the beginning of the book was broad and unspecific. I realize that this book is for children, but the language was so dumbed-down in comparison to the other books in the series.
etienne02's review against another edition
4.0
Always the same with this collection. Good, well done, and even if sometime the biography is too short or goes by too fast on some element, the result is still educative, interesting and above all, inspiring!