hollygo12345's review against another edition
5.0
The Blue Day Book was published nineteen years ago and is now being republished with illustrations. While I never heard of the book before, I can readily see how it could easily become a classic that is loved around the world. The text completely and accurately captures the feelings of depression. The elephant’s expressions and situations are a great complement to the words on the page. In the beginning, the book made me feel sad but by the end, I was happy and satisfied. It is amazing how a few words and pictures can make us feel so much — in fact, it is a testament to the author’s skill vis-a-vis the quality of the words chosen and to the power of the pictures to evoke such an emotional response.
The Blue Day Book Illustrated Edition is perfect if you’re feeling down or to give as a gift to someone you know that is going through a rough patch in their life. I guarantee you that you won’t feel down after reading this book!
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
The Blue Day Book Illustrated Edition is perfect if you’re feeling down or to give as a gift to someone you know that is going through a rough patch in their life. I guarantee you that you won’t feel down after reading this book!
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
suscha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
tigermomnc's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE THIS BOOK! It is a wonderful book to read with children who are sad, lonely, grumpy, sick...or any other not good kind of feeling. The pictures are adorable and funny. Everyone with kids in their life should get this book. It might be a useful tool for working with ESL kids as well because they sometimes struggle to grasp expressions we use...like "feeling blue".
aqilahreads's review against another edition
3.0
a reimagining of the modern classic "blue day book" - this book includes beautiful illustrations of an elephant whom we join on a deeply emotional life-journey that is familiar to us all & inspirational words by bradley trevor greive.
honestly felt that this would be a great gift to someone who is having a bad day/feeling down lately. would definitely help to make their day a little bit better. :") also with its cute and beautiful illustrations!!
honestly felt that this would be a great gift to someone who is having a bad day/feeling down lately. would definitely help to make their day a little bit better. :") also with its cute and beautiful illustrations!!
aabha's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a great book for the days when you need a shift in perspective. The elephant is ADORABLE in a non cheesy way. Great little book.
etienne02's review against another edition
4.0
This book explain in a visual way the emotional down we all felt from time to time, but also how we can grow out of it by focusing on the beautiful part of our world and daily life. Nothing really new or original here, but I like the way it’s all presented, so it can be use by reader from all age. Kids and adults might both benefit from it. There arts also serve its purpose by really representing the various emotion and feelings. Well done!
clwojick's review against another edition
4.0
As a HUGE fan of the original Blue Day Book, I was so pleased to see they made an illustrated version. I simply couldn't wait to get my hands on it, and as always, Bradley Taylor Greive did not disappoint. I love the adorable elephant, and the illustrations were done beautifully. I feel like this illustrated version may resonate with younger children more than the original version, although personally I prefer the first edition more. Anything by Bradley Taylor Greive gets an automatic recommendation for me!
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
clwojick's review
4.0
As a HUGE fan of the original Blue Day Book, I was so pleased to see they made an illustrated version. I simply couldn't wait to get my hands on it, and as always, Bradley Taylor Greive did not disappoint. I love the adorable elephant, and the illustrations were done beautifully. I feel like this illustrated version may resonate with younger children more than the original version, although personally I prefer the first edition more. Anything by Bradley Taylor Greive gets an automatic recommendation for me!
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!