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Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Bobby's Got a Brand-New Car in Books
Jun 18, 2018
Bobby's Got a Brand-New Car by Zidrou is a fun ride through a child's imagination of grown up things. This was a fun and cute little book, but it isn't clear to children in my view that it is a dream, or his imagination running away with itself.
Little Bobby gets to pick out his dream car (a convertible) and pay for it with his own money (the magic card that pays for everything!). He takes it out for a drive and listens to all the sounds a happy car makes. He picks up his mom from school, but when he gets dad, dad has to sit in the back.
The book never lets on whether this is a daydream, and I think I'm ok with that. Surely children are smart enough to know they can't drive cars yet. The magic card that pays for everything might be a teachable moment, but I say let the kids have a little dream of being big and being on the road.
It's a cute story and the illustrations are perfect. I liked the style that this book had. I also liked that it didn't belittle Bobby.
I received this ARC from NetGalley via Quarto Publishing Group.
Little Bobby gets to pick out his dream car (a convertible) and pay for it with his own money (the magic card that pays for everything!). He takes it out for a drive and listens to all the sounds a happy car makes. He picks up his mom from school, but when he gets dad, dad has to sit in the back.
The book never lets on whether this is a daydream, and I think I'm ok with that. Surely children are smart enough to know they can't drive cars yet. The magic card that pays for everything might be a teachable moment, but I say let the kids have a little dream of being big and being on the road.
It's a cute story and the illustrations are perfect. I liked the style that this book had. I also liked that it didn't belittle Bobby.
I received this ARC from NetGalley via Quarto Publishing Group.
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Kai (5 KP) rated Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination in Books
Nov 13, 2017 (Updated Nov 13, 2017)
This isn't a very long speech, it probably would fit onto maybe 20 pages written without illustrations, but I found this really powerful. I read it on my bus to work and, being in a transition period between jobs, it has helped me to think about the fact that it is okay to make mistakes. It is okay to experience failure. I think I embrace imagination already a lot, but it is really nice to get a reminder that this is a good thing. Jo Rowling's speech was really powerful and I think everyone should read it.
Auburn (57 KP) rated Stalking Jack the Ripper in Books
Apr 10, 2019
I bought this because everyone agreed it was a must read. Unpopular opinion: I did not enjoy it one bit.
From the first page is realized that this was not a book for the faint of heart or those who have an over active imagination that could get a bit squeamish about the narrative.
Do not get me wrong the twists and turns were magnificent to read and I would have loved the story if it wasn't so.....gross...no maybe detailed is the correct word.
I would recommend it to people who enjoy gore and can handle all the detail.
From the first page is realized that this was not a book for the faint of heart or those who have an over active imagination that could get a bit squeamish about the narrative.
Do not get me wrong the twists and turns were magnificent to read and I would have loved the story if it wasn't so.....gross...no maybe detailed is the correct word.
I would recommend it to people who enjoy gore and can handle all the detail.
Sam (1 KP) rated Every Fifteen Minutes in Books
Feb 8, 2018
I was so lucky to have received an advanced copy through a Goodreads giveaway-thank you!!
I've read all of Lisa Scottoline's books and I can say she did NOT disappoint in this one!! I loved it!
Had I not had a needy 1 year old I would have finished it in a couple of days but alas I had to read at night...Moms yall can relate! :-)
The best thing is that she allows your imagination to run wild with "who did its" and so forth and when you think you have figured it out she still shocks you. Awesome book!!
I've read all of Lisa Scottoline's books and I can say she did NOT disappoint in this one!! I loved it!
Had I not had a needy 1 year old I would have finished it in a couple of days but alas I had to read at night...Moms yall can relate! :-)
The best thing is that she allows your imagination to run wild with "who did its" and so forth and when you think you have figured it out she still shocks you. Awesome book!!
ClareR (5841 KP) rated The Nightingale in Books
May 28, 2018
This is one of my most favourite books. I’ve recommended it to friends and family to read, I’ve even bought it as presents for them. I loved it. It’s one of those books that you can become completely immersed in. I really empathised with the hardships, bravery and courage of the characters. This was the first Kristin Hannah novel I read, and I’m so glad I picked it up (yet another of my choices based purely on the cover!). I’ve never been a big war novel fan, but this caught my imagination from the outset. Well worth reading!!
