In rhyming verse that’s a deliberate homage to Dr. Seuss, poet and picture book author Mary Ann Hoberman takes on quarreling and its conseque...
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Jan 31, 2009
I enjoyed the rhymes and rhythm with some onomatopoeia thrown in. It's a great book about conflict resolution, from a squabble between siblings, to a global scale. I seriously teared up a little when I read the line "the whole world was marching in one big parade." It reminded me of the peace march our community does every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Warning - it may inspire a pots and pans parade through your house or neighborhood. :)
Jan 19, 2011
Libby
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I was of two minds on this one--I liked the verse, and the first couple scenarios (siblings fighting, solved when they decide to share a soda or do something different) had nice messages. As the book went on, though, it got a little too New Age-y for me: if everyone just walks around the world together making lots of noise, we'll all be friends! Or maybe I'm just overly cynical about books that N. is not yet old enough to sit through...
Oct 02, 2011
Portia
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i have to read this once a year since i discovered it in Provo when my oldest was in preschool.
it makes me happy happy to sing it aloud to my kids, or whomever will listen. this would make a great coffee table book. or better yet, a gift to your favorite hawk of a politician
it makes me happy happy to sing it aloud to my kids, or whomever will listen. this would make a great coffee table book. or better yet, a gift to your favorite hawk of a politician
Jul 10, 2011
Paula
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A brother and sister learn that friendship is better than fighting and they soon spread their message all over the world. Bright colorful illustrations with quit some text but for the older kids it would be a great book to read aloud to in a smaller group.
Aug 25, 2011
Andrea
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This book starts off when siblings can't get along and turns into a political statement about everyone respecting each other and all of our differences. It also talks about music brining everyone together. Fun rhyming book!
Feb 09, 2011
Kay
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Never assume you have nothing in common with someone until you spend some time with them. This book conveys that message in an almost Dr. Seuss-like way.
Mar 06, 2011
Debbie
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Perfect read-aloud book. One of the best children's books I've read. It has everything - rhyming, repetition, a wonderful message, great artwork.
Oct 28, 2011
Paul
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A favorite go-to book in Room 407. Rhythmic verse communicates how a group becomes a community.
Dec 17, 2009
JustOneMoreBook.com
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Zesty, Seussian rhyme and illustrations hurl us to a crescendo of hardcore harmony. This book’s message is simple: Peace is a choice.
Listen to our chat about this book on our JustOneMoreBook.com Children's Book Podcast:
http://www.justonemorebook.com/2006/11/0...
Listen to our chat about this book on our JustOneMoreBook.com Children's Book Podcast:
http://www.justonemorebook.com/2006/11/0...
Jul 11, 2007
Laurie
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This book begins with two siblings not getting along. They resolve their conflict. The book continues with a conflict and a resolution between a family and then neighbors and the circle widens until it includes the world.
Story may be a little long for some. Important message.
Published in 1999.
Story may be a little long for some. Important message.
Published in 1999.
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