pagesofpins's review against another edition
4.0
Great repeating pattern that kids could use to create their own stories: It's the thing I like most in the world, except ___." Lots of details in the illustrations that would make for good discussion. Casual diversity featuring black, white, Asian, and a child from India playing together.
mat_tobin's review against another edition
4.0
We all have things that we treasure and young children often have plenty of things that they love 'the most'. In this latest picturebook from Mary Murphy (illustrated by Zhu Cheng-Liang), our young protagonist lists the things that she loves best. Each object is presented in a repeated refrain in which she recalls the object's beauty and the essence of what it is that touches her. As she ruminates on why she likes little things like chips and a red pencil, the young narrator leads to a more profound 'like' in that of her mother.
There is something tender here in the beauty the young girl sees in the world around her and the simple things that she loves but we take for granted. She is observant, wise and compassionate. Murphy's words are gentle and rhythmic whilst Cheng-Liang's incredible water-colours are a true delight. A wise and touching picturebook.
There is something tender here in the beauty the young girl sees in the world around her and the simple things that she loves but we take for granted. She is observant, wise and compassionate. Murphy's words are gentle and rhythmic whilst Cheng-Liang's incredible water-colours are a true delight. A wise and touching picturebook.
ellalouise99's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely story about a little girl who sees the world in a very positive way. She talks about all the things she likes most in the world with lovely descriptions. She ends by saying the thing she loves most is her mum, children are likely to be able to relate to this thinking of a person who means a lot to them. The illustrations are beautiful and show the story very well. A nice book to share with FS and KS1 children.
ozshark's review against another edition
3.0
The story was ok, exploring the wanderings and fleeting fancies of a young girl's mind and finishing with a heart-warming message. The illustrations are wonderful - although curiously my two favourite pages are the endpapers! I also love the cheekiness of the illustrator including one of their previously illustrated books in the story.
kathrynf94's review against another edition
So. Stinking. Cute.
Beautifully illustrated and such a simple, but captivating, storyline.
Beautifully illustrated and such a simple, but captivating, storyline.
beamasalunga's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you Candlewick Press for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I rarely pick a children's book but something about this book drawn me and after reading it, I was almost teary-eyed on the last pages. A little girl sharing what she loves and simply appreciating all of it. I think it's important to be grateful for all the things we have in life. Big or small, we should be thankful.
We may encounter changes in life but other things remained constant. Honestly this book is sweet and beautifully illustrated. It's the kind of book that children should read. I highly recommend it.
I rarely pick a children's book but something about this book drawn me and after reading it, I was almost teary-eyed on the last pages. A little girl sharing what she loves and simply appreciating all of it. I think it's important to be grateful for all the things we have in life. Big or small, we should be thankful.
We may encounter changes in life but other things remained constant. Honestly this book is sweet and beautifully illustrated. It's the kind of book that children should read. I highly recommend it.
typewriterdeluxe's review
slow-paced
4.0
The text is a little wordy but it's also sweet. What I like most about this book, however, are the illustrations! Zhu Cheng-Liang is a master watercolor artist and I love poring over his pictures.
mat_tobin's review
4.0
We all have things that we treasure and young children often have plenty of things that they love 'the most'. In this latest picturebook from Mary Murphy (illustrated by Zhu Cheng-Liang), our young protagonist lists the things that she loves best. Each object is presented in a repeated refrain in which she recalls the object's beauty and the essence of what it is that touches her. As she ruminates on why she likes little things like chips and a red pencil, the young narrator leads to a more profound 'like' in that of her mother.
There is something tender here in the beauty the young girl sees in the world around her and the simple things that she loves but we take for granted. She is observant, wise and compassionate. Murphy's words are gentle and rhythmic whilst Cheng-Liang's incredible water-colours are a true delight. A wise and touching picturebook.
There is something tender here in the beauty the young girl sees in the world around her and the simple things that she loves but we take for granted. She is observant, wise and compassionate. Murphy's words are gentle and rhythmic whilst Cheng-Liang's incredible water-colours are a true delight. A wise and touching picturebook.
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