A review by erasmios
Instructions by Neil Gaiman

4.0

This is probably meant to be read to little kids, but adults can definitely enjoy it too. Flipping through the pages filled with beautiful art by Charles Vess and important instructions, I felt like this book would be a perfect source for writing prompts or "imaginary prompts". With their parents' help, for example, children could come up with their own stories inspired by the detailed illustrations and short but wise instructions. Is the Frog Prince waiting for someone? What creatures lurk under the Tree of Crows? To me it felt very much like the card game Once Upon a Time. Although I don't have any kids (yet), I really needed to have Instructions in my small Gaiman collection.