mehsi's review against another edition
2.0
Tja, dit was niet helemaal een leuk boek. Ik had in ieder geval meer verwacht, misschien komt het ook door mijn vriend die meteen zag wat voor type Harry was en me dat vertelde, of misschien was het gewoon mijn eigen beeld van Harry en dat ik hem echt niet mocht. Ik vond hem namelijk strontvervelend. OMG je denkt, wauw, wat geweldig. *slow claps* Dat maakt je echt niet beter hoor. Die andere vinken zullen ook wel denken, al dan niet in hun eigen manier. Plus het monster en hoe dat eindigde? Sorry, maar ik voeg ook nog even een magie tagje toe want dat was heel magisch. De tekeningen waren wel redelijk. Leuk dat de vinken allemaal vingerafdrukken waren.
littleelfman's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic! A bit whack and very cute! Just how I like 'em!
1librarianspath's review against another edition
3.0
This little book surprised and amused me. I was not expecting the story to go the way that it did; a little bit absurd, like any good fairytale. I liked that the illustrator used fingerprints for the finches, I thought that was pretty clever that something so distinct could be used to portray the initially clone-like finches. I also though it was great that she chose different fingerprints for each of them
balib's review
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
jennybeastie's review against another edition
4.0
A good book about having the quiet to think, and how to be philosophical if one is eaten.
melissarochelle's review against another edition
3.0
Henry is a finch and one day he has a thought...and it gets him into trouble. But luckily his thoughts are so powerful he can make a beast become a vegetarian. The illustrations are cute, but the story was eh.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
A bit dark at times and maybe too philosophical for some kids. It'd make a better 1-on-1 book than a group read aloud.
ellalouise99's review against another edition
5.0
A great book covering the topic of thinking for yourself and being unique. After getting into trouble Henry Finch realises he can think for himself and comes up with a way of sorting out his problem. He then goes back to all his friends and family to show them that they can think for themselves and be unique too. This book would be perfect to use with KS1 children. The illustrations are also created by finger painting with added pen detail. Children could recreate their own Henry Finch stories and create their own illustrations using inspiration from the book to go alongside.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
4.0
Philosophy in a picture book! Love the contrast in the illustrations with texture and color.