sam935's review against another edition
5.0
Definately one of the kids favorites. Little lady has been reading it to us lately.
kimberly_b's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book when I was a kid. It's cute and clever.
rmesquirrel's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best children's book ever! It is so funny. Loved it so much as a kid myself I bought it for my nephew this past Christmas
koreanlinda's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I read this book after seeing a Story from a librarian on Instagram. He offered it as a comfort read for a grieving patron of the library. I immediately requested the book and read it as soon as I got home.
To be frank, I was scared to flip the pages. I easily predicted the lesson of the book concerning grief, but I was still scared to see the end myself. Flipping each page felt like an attempt to get closer to the death of me or the death of someone I love. There was no papercut on my finger from dulled pages of the old library picture book, but I felt like each page severed me from a connection that I endearingly clung to.
Recently my friend Betsy asked how I was doing, and I was able to tell her honestly that my head has been out of whack since my grandmother's death last year. I function. After all, I am used to functioning through ebbs of depression and anxiety, but I feel like I have to constantly move my limbs to stay afloat. That's why I sometimes just want to drop everything.
For everyone grieving, my heart goes out to you. I am very sad. I'm sorry you are very sad, too. Review
by Linda (she/they) in November 2023
Essay writer at DefinitelyNotOkay.com
Podcaster at AmericanKsisters.com
To be frank, I was scared to flip the pages. I easily predicted the lesson of the book concerning grief, but I was still scared to see the end myself. Flipping each page felt like an attempt to get closer to the death of me or the death of someone I love. There was no papercut on my finger from dulled pages of the old library picture book, but I felt like each page severed me from a connection that I endearingly clung to.
Recently my friend Betsy asked how I was doing, and I was able to tell her honestly that my head has been out of whack since my grandmother's death last year. I function. After all, I am used to functioning through ebbs of depression and anxiety, but I feel like I have to constantly move my limbs to stay afloat. That's why I sometimes just want to drop everything.
For everyone grieving, my heart goes out to you. I am very sad. I'm sorry you are very sad, too. Review
by Linda (she/they) in November 2023
Essay writer at DefinitelyNotOkay.com
Podcaster at AmericanKsisters.com
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
cathy1665's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sueotwell's review against another edition
5.0
I loved as a child and my children love this book now!
bookbazaar67's review against another edition
4.0
OMG! This was one of my favorite books growing up! Gotta Love Grover!
liv_renzi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
missmong's review against another edition
5.0
Funny
Hahahahaha funny. I found this when I went through Amazon. I thought, why not, it's free.
And I found my childhood again.
Hahahahaha funny. I found this when I went through Amazon. I thought, why not, it's free.
And I found my childhood again.