johncbeynon's review
3.0
A cute little story about how a two chopsticks have to learn to be apart. I especially liked the bit when all of the things in a the medicine cabinet rally around the wounded chopstick.
mjfmjfmjf's review
3.0
A little silly. A little thin. But kind of cute. The idea itself was fairly thin, and this stretched it as far as it could go. Perhaps if the chopsticks or the other utensils had more personality. Still, not bad. 3.5 of 5.
mlottermoser's review
4.0
Chopsticks are always together. They practice until they have mastered the basics and are attempting the difficult. Until one day one of the chopsticks breaks. A delightful book that showcases the importance of standing on your own and working together.
kellyjcm's review
Clever wordplay, fun illustrations. Will be seeking more from this author.
alysona's review
4.0
Impossible not to enjoy. Full of kid friendly puns (I liked them too) and a great story about friendship and independence.
readingthroughtheages's review
5.0
I loved this book! The Chopsticks do everything together - and you have to really look at the pictures to see how elaborately they work together - holding a side plank while picking up a sushi roll, holding hands to twirl around in a cup of tea, karate chop an asparagus.... but then the unthinkable happens and one of the Chopsticks breaks!!! He gets "whisked" (you have to see the picture....) off to the hospital where his "break" is set. But then he is told to rest. The other Chopstick doesn't leave his side until he is told "Go, my friend. And then come back and tell me all about it." So the other Chopstick does and finds all kinds of things he can do on his own. My personal favorite? Joining a game of Pick Up Sticks!!
Kids will really enjoy the humor of this book. This book would also be good for inferring - most of the pictures don't tell you exactly what the Chopstick(s) is/are doing and kids have to put two and two together (no pun intended).
Have fun reading this one - both child and parent will be laughing out loud!
Kids will really enjoy the humor of this book. This book would also be good for inferring - most of the pictures don't tell you exactly what the Chopstick(s) is/are doing and kids have to put two and two together (no pun intended).
Have fun reading this one - both child and parent will be laughing out loud!
heisereads's review
5.0
Super cute story, lots of puns, humorous characters, sweet message about needing to stand on your own to be stronger for another.
yapha's review
5.0
This is not only a fantastic story, but full of hilarious puns as well. (My favorite is when the injured chopstick is "whisked" away.) Chopsticks are always together, but when one chopstick has an accident and breaks her tip, the other must face life alone while her partner recuperates. At first this is difficult, but in the end they find that their time a part strengthens their partnership. A great story for all, but especially for children who are clinging a little too hard to their friends. A must read for fans of Spoon. Highly recommended for grades K-3.