pagesofpins's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the wacky symbols that denote language for Beegu, and the concept of finding kind souls in the universe even when really lost.
galoshes's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
The emotion of these pictures is perfect.
ashleylm's review against another edition
4.0
Just lovely. Tender, heartfelt illustrations, a simple, touching story, a message of hope and optimism—it was like a warm hug, after reading the unsettling (and apparently frequently traumatizing) A Bad Case of Stripes. Nothing here too upsetting, which makes sense given the likely intended age of its audience.
I can imagine this becoming a child's favourite for a while, easily. And lots of room for discussion (you don't just read to your kids, do you? I'm sure you talk to them about what you're reading and what they're thinking).
Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful.
I can imagine this becoming a child's favourite for a while, easily. And lots of room for discussion (you don't just read to your kids, do you? I'm sure you talk to them about what you're reading and what they're thinking).
Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful.
silodear's review against another edition
5.0
i may need to increase my reading goal if i stay on track with this only-reading-kids-books theme. this one was so good!
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
We say the future belongs to our youngest generation. Sometimes, it's too bad that's not who is leading us now. Why is our youngest generation those that often know kindness best?
Beautiful illustrations, especially those of the school yard.
Beautiful illustrations, especially those of the school yard.
bardicbramley's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely adored this story!
I fell instantly in love with the art style - which is what we were focusing on in seminar whilst being read this book by the lecturer.
The story itself is sweet, easy to understand, emotive and holds a kind of universal sci-fi nostalgia in its own unique way.
And the protagonist is a wonderful little example for all children to empathise with.
I fell instantly in love with the art style - which is what we were focusing on in seminar whilst being read this book by the lecturer.
The story itself is sweet, easy to understand, emotive and holds a kind of universal sci-fi nostalgia in its own unique way.
And the protagonist is a wonderful little example for all children to empathise with.
maireador20's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 with understated but very effective use of illustrations and text throighout this picture book is suitable for children aged 6+ and would be the perfect conversation starter with older readers about immigration and struggling to make friends/be understood when you land somewhere new.