giraffeeatingpancake's review against another edition
4.0
"When nights are black and
When days are gray
You'll be brave and bright
So no shadows can stay
Then you'll discover
All there is to see
And become nobody
That you'd like to be"
the illustrations are sooo beautiful. No scratch that. This book overall is beautiful.
raloveridge's review against another edition
5.0
Welp, this one made my husband cry. Really beautiful.
_alwaysrealokay's review against another edition
5.0
Cute, if I had a child I would so read this to them.
selenes_luna's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
susiejo124's review against another edition
3.0
I think this will be a popular gift book. It is clever and I liked the rhymes and illustrations.
lee_hillshire's review against another edition
Just a cute, sweet, feel good book.
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Along the lines of "Oh The Places You'll Go".....but think when a baby is born. There is a reason this is almost the perennial baby shower favorite these days!
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
A message book, but a good one. The writing could be a tiny bit snappier, and it might be a touch too long. But it is imaginative and interesting without being completely obvious. And the art runs from good to very good.
leithd15's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
missprint_'s review against another edition
5.0
"When you were too small
To tell me hello,
I knew you were someone
I wanted to know.
"For all of your tininess
Couldn't disguise
A heart so enormous . . .
And wild . . .
And wise."
The Wonderful Things You Will Be (2015) by Emily Winfield Martin is the rare picture book that truly has something for everyone. This thoughtful, quiet story imagines all of the things little ones (both babies and bigger kids) will grow up to be including creative and clever as well as brave and bold.
Martin's rhyming text moves the narrative along with lyrical narration reminiscent of a poem or a lullaby. Although this book is an obvious choice for parents to read with their children, it can also work just as well in a story time program. The text is just a tad too long for a baby story time but I could see toddlers or school age children being drawn in by the bright colors and rhymes.
This picture book also add just the right touch of whimsy with subtle touches including children dressed as animals and other fantastical aspirations. Each page has ample white space for text combined with bright, colorful illustrations. The Wonderful Things You Will Be includes children from a variety of backgrounds as well as boys and girls. It also thoughtfully circumvents many gendered or cultural stereotypes to create sensitive depictions of each child.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be is a subtle, charming picture book sure to appeal to readers of all ages. A joy to read.
(Thanks to Stefani at Caught Read Handed for recommending this one to me!)
You can find this review and more on my blog Miss Print
To tell me hello,
I knew you were someone
I wanted to know.
"For all of your tininess
Couldn't disguise
A heart so enormous . . .
And wild . . .
And wise."
The Wonderful Things You Will Be (2015) by Emily Winfield Martin is the rare picture book that truly has something for everyone. This thoughtful, quiet story imagines all of the things little ones (both babies and bigger kids) will grow up to be including creative and clever as well as brave and bold.
Martin's rhyming text moves the narrative along with lyrical narration reminiscent of a poem or a lullaby. Although this book is an obvious choice for parents to read with their children, it can also work just as well in a story time program. The text is just a tad too long for a baby story time but I could see toddlers or school age children being drawn in by the bright colors and rhymes.
This picture book also add just the right touch of whimsy with subtle touches including children dressed as animals and other fantastical aspirations. Each page has ample white space for text combined with bright, colorful illustrations. The Wonderful Things You Will Be includes children from a variety of backgrounds as well as boys and girls. It also thoughtfully circumvents many gendered or cultural stereotypes to create sensitive depictions of each child.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be is a subtle, charming picture book sure to appeal to readers of all ages. A joy to read.
(Thanks to Stefani at Caught Read Handed for recommending this one to me!)
You can find this review and more on my blog Miss Print