leah76's review against another edition
5.0
Lovely, beautiful book, favorite of my parents and read often as a child.
intoastory's review
5.0
What a sweet little book. I hadn’t known about this little gem, but I highly recommend it. As a writer, I can relate. :)
daralek's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
hyzenthlay76's review
3.0
A wonderful introduction to poetry for young people.
Sweet and sophisticated.
Sweet and sophisticated.
melanie_reads's review
5.0
My rating: 4.5 stars
What a refreshing break from these trying political times. A sweet little bat who likes to wake up during the day (gasp!) trying to find his way in the world by writing poetry about his fellow critters - owls, chipmunks and magpies included!
Heart-warming with a hint of melancholy set against the back-drop of the changing of the seasons and finding your place in the world.
Animal lovers, this book will find its way into your heart.
What a refreshing break from these trying political times. A sweet little bat who likes to wake up during the day (gasp!) trying to find his way in the world by writing poetry about his fellow critters - owls, chipmunks and magpies included!
Heart-warming with a hint of melancholy set against the back-drop of the changing of the seasons and finding your place in the world.
Animal lovers, this book will find its way into your heart.
naydebueno's review
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
kesterbird's review against another edition
5.0
awh, this is lovely. It's easy to identify with the little fledgling poet looking for his audience, with his feeling of isolation (self imposed). It's super sweet that even the critters that he dismisses as being not his audience are well meaning; the bats interrupt but then notice they've interrupted and ask him to finish it, the mockingbird provides a thoughtful critique of style, the cardinal is interested.
The illustrations, of course, are perfect.
The illustrations, of course, are perfect.
rosemaryc's review against another edition
5.0
What a beautiful book. I will be returning to this more than once, both by myself and with my children.
moh's review
5.0
Had I been aware of this book as a child, I think I would have carried it around like a teddy bear, hugging it and nibbling on the corners. I love the matter-of-fact, believable dialogue between the creatures. There's nothing cutesy or after-school-specially about the animals. They just have these great discussions about life and art that include the kind of yummy tidbits about animal behavior that I've always geeked out to. Maurice Sendak's black and white illustrations are magical. Even the small drawings of bats in some of page corners are remarkably expressive and alive.
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