arrrjae's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
booksandbosox's review
4.0
http://www.librarianosnark.blogspot.com/2012/07/program-family-storytime_19.html
kellyholmes's review
4.0
Featured in The Ultimate List of the Best Picture Books, Endorsed by Kids And Parents.
This is a great little story about a girl who needs to lighten up. We all have those moments, kids AND adults! The text is simple and concise, and it's lots of fun to do Emily's "serious" voice and Duck's not-serious voice. This is out of print, but it’s well worth getting a gently used copy.
This is a great little story about a girl who needs to lighten up. We all have those moments, kids AND adults! The text is simple and concise, and it's lots of fun to do Emily's "serious" voice and Duck's not-serious voice. This is out of print, but it’s well worth getting a gently used copy.
elizabethd's review
5.0
This is MY kind of book. The language is sparse, to the point and punchy. The theme is a little girl who learns to take life a little less seriously, thanks to her wackadoodle friend who only she seems to notice. (Great solution to autonomous main characters - Mom is there, but oblivious.) The illustrations are wonderful and slightly dreamy. I could have done without the last line and just had the image. Otherwise, a great read.
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