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bookishrealm's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book as a part of the picture book challenge I am participating in on my blog. One of the categories was to read a book that is a Caldecott Honor Winner so I decided to choose this book. If you're interested in the picture book categories I'll be reading from as part of the challenge be sure to check out the link here: 2017 Challenges
I love this author. I read one of his other picture books Blizzard last year and I really enjoyed it. This picture book focuses on the story of what happens when all the lights go off in a neighborhood and everyone has to disconnect from what they've been doing. That's essentially what I loved about this picture book. It heavily focuses on the concept of disconnecting and making sure we don't become so absorbed in the things that we do on a daily basis that we forget about enjoying the simple moments. The ending definitely fortifies this concept.
The artwork is definitely spectacular. It's rich and vibrant with color and definitely captures the attention of the reader. This is a wonderful book to use if you are interested in doing a storytime that is at night and the children come in their pajamas or even if you are focused on teaching little ones how to just enjoy the company of family and friends especially when they are growing up in a world that is so connected through technology. I fully enjoyed this picture book and would recommend checking out this author if you haven't done so already.
I love this author. I read one of his other picture books Blizzard last year and I really enjoyed it. This picture book focuses on the story of what happens when all the lights go off in a neighborhood and everyone has to disconnect from what they've been doing. That's essentially what I loved about this picture book. It heavily focuses on the concept of disconnecting and making sure we don't become so absorbed in the things that we do on a daily basis that we forget about enjoying the simple moments. The ending definitely fortifies this concept.
The artwork is definitely spectacular. It's rich and vibrant with color and definitely captures the attention of the reader. This is a wonderful book to use if you are interested in doing a storytime that is at night and the children come in their pajamas or even if you are focused on teaching little ones how to just enjoy the company of family and friends especially when they are growing up in a world that is so connected through technology. I fully enjoyed this picture book and would recommend checking out this author if you haven't done so already.
nae_nae_deluxe's review against another edition
4.0
This one is a very good read-often-with-your-kids book. The kids are captivated by the illustrations, and I love to look at them over and over, too. There is a lot to see, even though there is a lot of darkness, obviously. :) The words and pictures tell the story together.
The end of the book is also a nice, feel good ending. It could have been too heavy-handed for my liking, but it worked out better than I thought it would. I like that it isn't just the little boy who wants to spend more time with his family, but that they all want to spend more time together, unplugged.
The end of the book is also a nice, feel good ending. It could have been too heavy-handed for my liking, but it worked out better than I thought it would. I like that it isn't just the little boy who wants to spend more time with his family, but that they all want to spend more time together, unplugged.
mixtercharlie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
ctoca's review against another edition
4.0
The cover of Blackout is an eye-catching scene of a city in darkness, causing you to want to open the cover and read more about the night on which the story takes place.
In this story, a young girl is at home with her busy family. She wants to spend time with them playing a game but they are all doing their own activities. Suddenly, the whole city goes dark. It's a blackout. The family comes together and sits in the candlelight. When it gets hot, they go to the rooftop and then down to the street, finding their neighbors all having fun. When the lights come back on, everyone goes back inside to their normal busy lives. But this family has a different idea, because, as the book so appropriately states, "not everyone likes normal."
Many of the illustrations in this book are framed, and occasionally there is more than one from per page which creates a comic book-like feel. It helps to emphasize certain scenes. The frames that are in place during the blackout are on a black page, helping to make everything feel darker.
This is a fun and easy book. I would definitely recommend it for younger children because it will be easy to read and the pictures help to tell the same story that the text is telling.
In this story, a young girl is at home with her busy family. She wants to spend time with them playing a game but they are all doing their own activities. Suddenly, the whole city goes dark. It's a blackout. The family comes together and sits in the candlelight. When it gets hot, they go to the rooftop and then down to the street, finding their neighbors all having fun. When the lights come back on, everyone goes back inside to their normal busy lives. But this family has a different idea, because, as the book so appropriately states, "not everyone likes normal."
Many of the illustrations in this book are framed, and occasionally there is more than one from per page which creates a comic book-like feel. It helps to emphasize certain scenes. The frames that are in place during the blackout are on a black page, helping to make everything feel darker.
This is a fun and easy book. I would definitely recommend it for younger children because it will be easy to read and the pictures help to tell the same story that the text is telling.
misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
A phrase or a word with an illustration can say more than a paragraph.
Theme: Night/Darkness
Theme: Night/Darkness
cathyolibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Almost wordless, a family discovers the joys of being unplugged when the power goes out. Cartoon pictures show that the family is too busy to play together, but once the lights go out are able to reconnect.
lilp8n's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful illustrations where it tells a story about what pretty things can happen when the power goes out. A nice book to read when the power does go out.
hello_sunshine's review against another edition
3.0
Cool- graphic novel type artwork. Believeable story- relateable. Power goes out, forcing family away from technology and into games & interaction with each other.
jaojins's review against another edition
4.0
Audience: K-2nd
Appeal: The book is set up much like a comic book, and would appeal to those kids who like comics or graphic novels. The words are simple for younger readers. The story might appeal to younger siblings, and it would be a good summer read. Kids who live in the city would relate to blackouts and go out on the roof to see all the other people.
2012 Caldecott Honor Book
Appeal: The book is set up much like a comic book, and would appeal to those kids who like comics or graphic novels. The words are simple for younger readers. The story might appeal to younger siblings, and it would be a good summer read. Kids who live in the city would relate to blackouts and go out on the roof to see all the other people.
2012 Caldecott Honor Book