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Nothing
by
Jon Agee
Otis has an antique shop crammed to the gills with stuff. So he's delighted when someone comes in and buys it all. Next day, Suzie Gump arrives, the shop is empty, full of nothing, and Suzy loves it--and takes it all. Suzie has set a trend, and soon everybody is craving nothing--the stores are full of it. It's only when there's not even a towel for drying off after a bath ...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
September 4th 2007
by Hyperion
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Lana Clifton
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This is a book that your abstract thinkers will appreciate. The main character, Otis, is the owner of an antique shop. One day a customer by the name of Suzy finds him after he has sold everything. When she asks him what he is selling-- he replies "nothing". Suzy decides to buy this "nothing" and sets a trend in the local community. Soon everyone is selling "nothing" until there is absolutely nothing left. With nothing left, Suzy decides to buy "something...more
Jenny D
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Use this book to introduce students to the concept of Nothing and zero. As the characters clear out their homes to make room for nothing, they get a better understanding of what nothing is. Follow up the story by asking students what it would be like if they had nothing in their rooms, nothing in their desks, nothing in the class. Then discuss the mathematical symbol for nothing, zero.
This story of a man who sells nothing is very nicely told. I enjoyed the entire thing. All very nicely written. The audience that I read it to enjoyed it quite a lot. Another nice book in a collection of Agee stories.
Silly story about a store that sells nothing to a customer. It then becomes a fad and everyone wants to buy nothing. Interesting illustrations and fun story for the kids.
This book made us laugh out loud. It makes a statement on our materialistic culture - how we always need that latest "thing", even when that thing is "nothing"!
What happens when the richest lady in town buys "nothing" from a Otis, a shopowner, for $300? The rest of town thinks it's a good idea, too - but, is it?
Economic fable, social satire, arithmetic lesson, funny story... make of it what you will, I think you'll like it. I did. 3.5 stars
Everyone wants to buy nothing, but then they only have nothing and need everything! Story about materialism and capitalism?
This is a really cute children's book that explains that something can be nothing and nothing can sometimes be the best thing of all. I think that it is a great opportunity to help children know and evaluate what is really important. So much of the world is focused on things, no matter what they may be, and we need to make sure that we know what we are spending our time and money on so that we can experience the best part of life. Which when it comes down to it really can be the opposite of wh...more
Clever story about how ridiculous fads can be.
Clever tale - well written.
Hilarious!
It was funny
One of my favorite picture books. About a man who has nothing left in his store to sell and a rich lady comes in and says, "I don't have nothing, I will give you $300 for all of your nothing." This is the start of the town going crazy over Nothing. Everyone starts buying and selling Nothing. Very funny as the illustrations show people selling- Imported Nothing, Used Nothing, Half-price Nothing, Quality Nothing, and more.
A rich woman ignites a rampage of shopping when she purchases “nothing” for $300. Soon everyone is rushing to the stores for imported nothing, used nothing and designer nothing.
Hilarious premise – a modern version of The Emperor Has No Clothes. A close approximation to some of the ridiculous shopping frenzies we see around Christmas time. Teaches children about the senselessness of materialism.
Hilarious premise – a modern version of The Emperor Has No Clothes. A close approximation to some of the ridiculous shopping frenzies we see around Christmas time. Teaches children about the senselessness of materialism.
This book teaches that just because you don't have something doesn't mean you should have it and that if you do have it doesn't mean you don't need it. It's actually a good story about how people being rediculous can affect the market.
A funny take on "The Emperor's New Clothes" theme, but I'm not sure young kids will understand it. Older kids who would find it funny probably won't pick it up because it's a picture book, which is a shame.
This book has levels. It is silly and charming. Agee has a distinctive aesthetic. And it gets in a non-obnoxious, non-strident, non-preachy dig at bad consumption.
I can always count on Jon Agee to be funny and smart! Here's his newest offer and it didn't disappoint me!
Although not as good as "Terrific," I love Agee's sense of humor.
This is a great commentary in a simple format of our society.
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Very typical Jon Agee picture book. Nothing new or exciting.
Excellent picture book. Exceptionally well done.
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