This book was so beautiful. I listened to the audiobook, which is read by the author, and she has the most soothing voice it was like a guided meditatThis book was so beautiful. I listened to the audiobook, which is read by the author, and she has the most soothing voice it was like a guided meditation as we explored the world of botany and indigenous history and mythology together. ...more
Everything about this book is so beautiful! The words, the pictures, even the feel of the paper. It's just made with such delicacy and such an eye forEverything about this book is so beautiful! The words, the pictures, even the feel of the paper. It's just made with such delicacy and such an eye for beauty, that I want to hold it to my heart and sigh! ...more
Precious and beautiful illustrations, with cut outs that reveal the story piece by piece, this is the story of a little girl named Ollie who finds a lPrecious and beautiful illustrations, with cut outs that reveal the story piece by piece, this is the story of a little girl named Ollie who finds a lost reindeer and takes it back home. The story itself isn't all that new, it's not unlike a combination of Olive the Other Reindeer and Prancer, for instance. But the pictures are so stunning, and the words are so charmingly done, that it makes it stand out. ...more
Completely cuckoo-pants, and I loved it! The true story of how the rivalry of Rock, Paper, and Scissors came to be legendary, completely with hilariouCompletely cuckoo-pants, and I loved it! The true story of how the rivalry of Rock, Paper, and Scissors came to be legendary, completely with hilarious illustrations! I had to knock a star off, though, because I am such a prude when it comes to picture books and there's some slightly crass language, like "butts."...more
Beautiful, just absolutely beautiful! This is a tender book that teaches children about death and grief so sweetly and perfectly. While the four childBeautiful, just absolutely beautiful! This is a tender book that teaches children about death and grief so sweetly and perfectly. While the four children try to distract Death so he won't take their grandmother (politely, might I add, but serving him coffee, and talking to him), Death sits with them and kindly tells them a story that explains how grief and joy, happiness and pain, go hand in hand, one making the other more poignant. And the pictures are just gorgeous as well. ...more
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