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what_katie_read_in_ca's review against another edition
5.0
I adore this new book illustrated by the Fan Brothers! Everything I look for in a picturebook is wrapped up in this one--meaningful themes and and an open-ended narrative that will invite questioning and wondering from both child and adult readers. Fantastic!
anjanettew13's review against another edition
4.0
Nice illustrations and a sweet story that my boys enjoyed
cornmaven's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written and exquisitely illustrated story about adventure and the adventurous spirit.
erine's review against another edition
3.0
Imagine falling asleep and dreaming you were a curious fox with so many questions about life, the universe, everything. But the other foxes only care about chicken stew. And then you are down at the harbor and find a ship with enormous antlers has docked. The only life forms on board are three deer. They're crap at sailing, so they need a crew. How did they get on that ship in the first place? Doesn't matter, it's a dream.
And that's just the beginning. Beautiful, but weird as shit. You need to be in the right mood for this one.
And that's just the beginning. Beautiful, but weird as shit. You need to be in the right mood for this one.
fernthepanda's review against another edition
4.0
"We hope to hire a seaworthy crew," explained Sylvia, the captain.
"I'm afraid we aren't very good sailors."
[Not sure how she became a captain then, but ok.]
Marco the fox joins as does Victor the pigeon and his flock.
"Welcome aboard," Captain Sylvia said. "We're going to a wonderful island, with tall, sweet grass and short, sweet trees. When we get there, we'll eat a delectable dinner."
[For a moment I was sure the deer had hatched an elaborate plan to lure victims onto their ship under the guise of needing a crew only to ultimately murder and eat them. I have read way too many teen books...]
"I'm afraid we aren't very good sailors."
[Not sure how she became a captain then, but ok.]
Marco the fox joins as does Victor the pigeon and his flock.
"Welcome aboard," Captain Sylvia said. "We're going to a wonderful island, with tall, sweet grass and short, sweet trees. When we get there, we'll eat a delectable dinner."
[For a moment I was sure the deer had hatched an elaborate plan to lure victims onto their ship under the guise of needing a crew only to ultimately murder and eat them. I have read way too many teen books...]
lampje's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
The real answers are the friends we made along the way
Lovely philosophical book for kids and adults who just want to know.
Lovely philosophical book for kids and adults who just want to know.
imaclogger23's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
goodem9199's review against another edition
3.0
Illustrations are glorious. I don't exactly know any young child that would engage with the story.
turrean's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
Delightful, detail-packed illustrations (the paisley pattern on the sailor pigeons’s bandanna! The wood grain and the texture of fur and feathers!) are paired with a gentle tale of friendship and discovery. Strikes me as trying to seem more profound than it really is.
destobie's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25