A review by aftanith
Are We There Yet?: A Story by Dan Santat

3.0

This is a simple little story with a refreshing stroke of creativity. In the story, a little boy on his way to his grandmother's birthday party badgers his parents with the age-old car trip question: "Are we there yet?" And as he grows increasingly bored, his mind starts to wander... and before he knows it, he and his parents are off on a crazy trip through time and space. The book itself gets in on the act, with the story flipping over entirely, so that the reader must turn his or her copy upside-down to go on. There's everything from cowboys and pirates to dinosaurs and flying cars--all the stuff kids in the target audience are expected to like at that age. And there's even a cute little moral (delivered via pun!) at the end.

It's not going to be the most riveting read for any adults who pick it up, but children still in the picture book range might just get a kick out of it.

If you like my reviews, you may want to check out my book blog, Amara's Eden! Are We There Yet? was reviewed as part of a picture book mini-review round-up that can be read in its entirety here.