Reviews

William's Getaway by Annika Dunklee

tishreads's review

3.0

William doesn't always like to play with his little brother Edgar. When he needs some time alone, he climbs up the ladder to his hot air balloon and Edgar is too scared to follow. But then Edgar says he knows he'll be okay if he's with William and decides to follow.

This tale of brotherly love is a bit whimsical, but observant children may notice a clue to indicate that maybe there's no hot air balloon afterall. This is a good addition for families who need to encourage some sibling affection.

ljrinaldi's review

4.0

If you grew up with siblings, you know what William is going through, when he does not want to play with Edgar, his younger brother.





So, he gets into his imaginary hot air balloon, where his little, pesky brother can't bother him, until he does, and over comes his fear of heights.

And in the end, we find where Edgar how to climb to get into the "hot air balloon."

A sweet story of brothers playing together, in the end.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

etienne02's review

5.0

Wow! That was something! Really good book about two brothers and that special brothers bound. it can be really useful to explain some stuff about brothers to them while reading (why the older need time alone sometime, why the younger might be more dependent, etc.). It is also marvelously illustrated and really cute. The ending was not where i would have gone to, still good, just a bit lower then the overall book. A well worth it book! I really like it!

bugabusu's review

5.0

William’s Getaway by Annika Dunklee and illustrated by Yong Ling Kang is a loving tale of two young brothers, William and Edgar. William is older and full of adventure. Edgar is younger and exuberant. One day William has had enough of his baby brother and goes to the only place he knows he can get away, his hot air balloon. Edgar is scared of the balloon. But this time, after being told his big brother would make sure he was safe, Edgar finally has enough courage to join William. With encouragement from William Edgar realizes that he doesn’t need snacks or his jacket or his stuffed monkey, Mr. Bibbles, all he needs is William. The story is lovingly told with the illustrations to match. The reader sees William’s annoyance as he tries to escape and Edgar’s anxiety as he fights his fear. And the joy and acceptance as William reaches for Edgar’s hand to help him into the basket. The imagery is perfect for the story from William’s Indiana Jones hat to Edgar telling Mr. Bibble’s he’ll be ok. And young readers will love the last scene and spotting all the items from previous pages. Another wonderful, caring story by Ms. Dunklee with great colorful illustrations by Ms. Kang.