crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this reminder to live in the moment and appreciate the time we have.
dawnoftheread's review against another edition
3.0
I like the intent of this book, but it feels a little like propaganda?
jshettel's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book about what it means to be present. Great to share with kids and use as a reminder throughout the year. Parents too.
witchofthemountains's review against another edition
5.0
Books like these, written simply and intended for children, are wonderful in that they make ideas like being present (or in DiOrio's other books: being kind and being green) accessible and understandable. In reading this book I was reminded of the little things I can do to be present every day and I hope that by reading it to my son while he is young that I can teach him those skills so that he can use them throughout his life.
antlersantlers's review against another edition
1.0
Hmm... I was really hoping this book wouldn't be among the countless where native folks are just erased from the picture. But it is! Besides that it's fine I guess? Very positive and liberally inflected, but something built on a broken foundation will always be broken. I'm not saying all books have to acknowledge all parts of this broken system, but this book seems to pride itself on being so inclusive and so diverse which feels hollow when you just whitewash the negativity. Keep it.
bexcapades's review against another edition
4.0
A million ways to be green, is it right? is it wrong?
A lovely simple picture book with pretty illustrations, a fine addition to an EYFS class library for children to explore.
A lovely simple picture book with pretty illustrations, a fine addition to an EYFS class library for children to explore.
bad_wolf95's review against another edition
4.0
Such a cute way of teaching kids from a young age how to be mindful of how resources are used. The illustrations are helpful and adorable and the ideas in the book reflect "green" ideas in a great, kid-friendly way.
I was gifted a copy from the publisher in return for a review.
I was gifted a copy from the publisher in return for a review.
howlinglibraries's review against another edition
5.0
This is an incredibly thoughtful and sweet, nonpartisan take on what it really means to be an American. It's not about the politics or the fireworks and apple pie, it's about holding on to those old (and, too often, forgotten) ideas that everyone deserves to be treated equally and with fairness and kindness. I think this is a great nonfiction read for anyone with small children, regardless of background, and could be a great asset in teaching the little ones about empathy and equality.
Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!