amotwell's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mat_tobin's review against another edition
4.0
The illustrations through this book are beautiful and bring a rich depth in terms of colour and perspective to the story. A girl, whose only phrase involves variants of 'la' as she sings her way through the story, is looking for someone or something to support her. I think Kate's words at the back of the book capture its story beautifully:
'Even if we are small and alone and afraid, if we sing, sometimes someone answers us back.'
Enjoy the play between space and place and take comfort in the fact that although there are times when we may feel lonely, there is always hope that this will always not be so.
'Even if we are small and alone and afraid, if we sing, sometimes someone answers us back.'
Enjoy the play between space and place and take comfort in the fact that although there are times when we may feel lonely, there is always hope that this will always not be so.
renwar96's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet book, not many words but very cute for little ones to follow along!
shighley's review against another edition
3.0
I had a cursory reading of this in a bookstore and figured I was missing something. Checked it out of the library, but didn't get much more out of it. Lovely idea and beautiful illustrations. I'm not sure that it's a book one would read over and over again.
jesssicawho's review against another edition
5.0
I am a huge Kate DiCamillo fan. This is such a simple story with only one word repeated throughout "La." The little girl faces her loneliness and boredom to find a surprise at the end. Because the story is told primarily through the girl's expressions and the theme is so subtle, my 5-year-old wasn't really into it. She craves action and adventure, or at least humor. This is sweet and emotional. I still rated it 5 stars because it's a lovely story and the illustrations are absolutely gorgeous.
littleelfman's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful, thoughtful, and with plenty of room for imagination and wonder.
lilliangretsinger's review against another edition
4.0
Very simple words, beautiful story and art work.
immovabletype's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
5.0
imhikinghere's review against another edition
5.0
Read to a three year old who then asked to hear it again three more times before bed. A fabulous, (nearly) wordless book for your imagination.