bethebookworm's review
4.0
Sweet story of a bug and the girl he loves... Who happens to also be a girl of color whose favorite person is Amelia Earhart. Lovely illustrations and the kids were intrigued by the view point of the bug.
heisereads's review
3.0
Cute day in the life story if a pill bug. I liked the illustrations, but the ending felt anticlimactic.
mariahriahbel's review
4.0
A day in the life of a pill bug. Hank passes by a lot of things and places and eventually meets a friend named Amelia. They do fun things together as he can see the world from her height. He passes by all the things and places he saw earlier and falls asleep under his rock at last.
crowyhead's review
3.0
This is very cute, and I like the choice to illustrate Amelia as a black girl. I thought the illustrations were spectacular! However, the story doesn't have a very good flow for reading out loud. It might appeal more to kids who are starting to read on their own.
astressedmarshmallow's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
nancy_west04's review
4.0
Ever wonder what a bug does all day? Students can brainstorm ideas and then follow along in this story as they follow Hank, the pill bug, through a typical day. He eventually meets his human friend, Amelia (who happens to be dressed like Amelia Earhart), and the two of them embark on an imaginary flight to Paris. This book is filled with lots of imagination, and shows friendship between two unlikely characters. Additional positives include having a female, person of color as the main character and showcasing a girl who enjoys playing outside and is not afraid of bugs.
Original Review found here:
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Original Review found here:
http://kissthebook.blogspot.com/search?q=hank%27s+big+day