daisycakesco's review against another edition
4.0
I'm sad this is too long to share with my preschoolers. It's a great example of imagination and how anyone can be a storyteller.
tcbueti's review against another edition
5.0
Leo meets Mr. Zinger, a writer, who says he has a story in his hat. The writer asks Leo what HE sees in the hat, and the story gradually takes shape, building on each other's suggestions. Later, Leo repeats the process with a new friend.
Mr. Zinger: "Once upon a time, there was man."
Leo: "Could it maybe be a boy?"
"Yes, you're right--a boy. Now this boy was very poor."
"He might be rich."
"Why not? He was rich. Rich as a king, an emperor, a czar. He was also very unhappy. Can you see why?"
...Proving that unhappiness is always more interesting!
This fun tale could be a great stepping stone for creative, collaborative storytelling.
Mr. Zinger: "Once upon a time, there was man."
Leo: "Could it maybe be a boy?"
"Yes, you're right--a boy. Now this boy was very poor."
"He might be rich."
"Why not? He was rich. Rich as a king, an emperor, a czar. He was also very unhappy. Can you see why?"
...Proving that unhappiness is always more interesting!
This fun tale could be a great stepping stone for creative, collaborative storytelling.
emrsalgado's review against another edition
5.0
My 5 year old loves the idea of stories coming out of the hat. He took the idea and ran with it!
beecheralyson's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this one and the opportunity to use this one with students to discuss writing and story development is wonderful.
More...