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Spoon
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Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Goodreads Author),
Scott Magoon (Goodreads Author)
Meet Spoon.
He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do "they "think about Spoon? A book for all ages, "Spoon" serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special.
He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do "they "think about Spoon? A book for all ages, "Spoon" serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special.
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
April 7th 2009
by Hyperion Book CH
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Combining heart and whimsy, Spoon tells the tale of a young utensil who learns to recognize and appreciate exceptional qualities not just in others, but in himself. Through witty, pun-filled text that will entertain parents and kids alike, Rosenthal introduces readers to Spoon, a usually genial lad who is going a little stir crazy. Envying his friends’ exciting lives, Spoon laments to his mother about lucky Knife, who can cut and spread, useful Fork, who can go practically anywhere, and exotic C...more
“All my friends have it so much better than me.” Who hasn’t sang that song at least once or twice?
This feeling of incompleteness is at the center of our story, where young Spoon is in desperate need of someone to polish his ego. The illustrator provides a glimpse of the exciting times had by the other folks that share the cutlery drawer. We’re shown forks lassoing spaghetti, chopsticks that tango among the sushi rolls with precision, and knives happily spreading jam on bread. All c...more
This feeling of incompleteness is at the center of our story, where young Spoon is in desperate need of someone to polish his ego. The illustrator provides a glimpse of the exciting times had by the other folks that share the cutlery drawer. We’re shown forks lassoing spaghetti, chopsticks that tango among the sushi rolls with precision, and knives happily spreading jam on bread. All c...more
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I was planning on reviewing this by drawing comparisons to Rene Crevel (this first chapter of one of Crevel's novels is entitle “Mr. Knife and Miss Fork”; Max Ernst's famous painting of the same name was created as an illustration for it), but let's face it, this is a thirty-two page kids' book, and even I'm not that pretentious. Really, though, when it comes right down to it, there are similarities between the two. Spoon, the title character...more
I was planning on reviewing this by drawing comparisons to Rene Crevel (this first chapter of one of Crevel's novels is entitle “Mr. Knife and Miss Fork”; Max Ernst's famous painting of the same name was created as an illustration for it), but let's face it, this is a thirty-two page kids' book, and even I'm not that pretentious. Really, though, when it comes right down to it, there are similarities between the two. Spoon, the title character...more
Anna Keegan
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I LOVE this book. I think that it is so precious, and I love the wit that Rosenthal incorporated into the story. I found it to be surprising how fun it while still being simple. You are able to understand the words better because of the illustrations that go along with it. For example, when they are describing the aunt, it really makes it more understandable. Also it makes the story more readily available. Spoon is precious, head-strong, worried and self-conscious. He does not realize how good h...more
One of the best children's books I've read so far this year!!! Rosenthal is probably much better known for her "Little Pea" story which I found cute but not altogether moving or inspiring. This story, however, is all that and more. It still has the humorous language and puns here and there, and of course it is ever so adorable and fun to see one's silverware come to life. But beyond that, it is a story that I think every child (and every adult, if they are being honest!) can relate...more
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Karyn The Pirate
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Spoon has been feeling a little down. Even though he has a great family with lots of interesting relatives (his great-grandmother ran away with a dish) he just feels a little left out. His friend Knife gets to cut things. His friend Fork gets to go everywhere. Neither of them ever gets stir crazy like Spoon. But maybe things for Spoon are not so bad. Spoon might just be surprised at what his friends think of his life.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a great read aloud. It ca...more
I really enjoyed this book. It is a great read aloud. It ca...more
Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Scott Magoon, is a look at a youngster (in this case a spoon) who feels the "grass is greener on the other side" and that his life is not a bowl of cherries - but if it was, he'd rather be a fork, a pair of chopsticks, or a knife.
Unbeknownest to little Spoon, his friends think being a spoon looks like fun. Spoon's mother is able to convince little Spoon that being himself has advantages and benefits that other untensils will ne...more
Unbeknownest to little Spoon, his friends think being a spoon looks like fun. Spoon's mother is able to convince little Spoon that being himself has advantages and benefits that other untensils will ne...more
Abigail
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Recommends it for:
Children Who Wish They Were Someone Else
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Kathryn
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An appealing picture-book exploration of the idea that "the grass is always greener on the other side," Amy Krouse Rosnethal's Spoon is the story of a young utensil who longs to be more like his friends. Knife gets to do exciting things like cut, Fork travels to interesting places, and Chopsticks are considered "cool and exotic." How can a simple spoon compete? Of course Knife, Fork and Chopsticks have their own ideas about what is desirable, and Spoon eventually sees the wis...more
Hana Doran
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This book has a good lesson to offer to children as they are growing up and finding out more about their personalities and attributes. During the story, the Spoon struggles with a conflict between wanting to be another type of silverware because he thinks that they have more to offer. However, after listing off the reasons that he thinks the other silverware are better than him, his mom reminds him of all the things that a spoon can do. Afterwards, Spoon gains a newfound confidence in himself an...more
Spoon is sad that he can't do all the cool things Knife, The Chopsticks and Fork can do. But we soon find out that the others are jealous of Spoon for all the unique things he can do.
I'm sure the point of the book is to bring to light that people are special with unique capabilities, and that this is okay, but it felt muddied for a children's book. The message isn't exactly obvious, in the end he just goes to his parent's room to sleep.
What does this have to do with celeb...more
I'm sure the point of the book is to bring to light that people are special with unique capabilities, and that this is okay, but it felt muddied for a children's book. The message isn't exactly obvious, in the end he just goes to his parent's room to sleep.
What does this have to do with celeb...more
Sara Presnell
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Spoon was a cute, childish book about a spoon who was having trouble accepting himself. I think this book played on the innocence of children. There were some ideas of social class in the book. For example, the spoon had an aunt who was a silver spoon and she was very fancy and proper. The aunt could be seen as being in a social class above that of Spoon. I am not sure that Nodelman would necessarily like this book, because there were not really any oppositions in the book. Overall, I thought th...more
Spoon story consists of colorful and attractive illustrations for second or first grade students who will love the story. It is about the spoon who has been feeling that he is less than others, although he has family and friends around him. I think this story is good to shared read it with kids who have low self-esteem to empower their cultural identity. I believe that as teachers, we need to read stories like that to cheer up our students as well as ourselves. We have to teach our kids th...more
A cute story of self acceptance and *enjoying* who you are. Spoon is young and lately has been feeling envious of the other cutlery: their lives look so much more exciting and adventurous. Spoon's mom agrees, but then points out all the unique things Spoon can do. The illustrations are cute and provide a few extras to the story. There isn't a lot of color, but what is used is well placed and meaningful. Adults will enjoy the subtle humor and kids will have fun imagining all the fun things their ...more
I love this author's Little Pea book quite a bit. Spoon does not disappoint. Little Spoon is jealous of the abilities of his friends...knife can cut and fork can pierce, even the chopsticks look like they are having more fun. Mom spoon points out all the things spoon can do that the others can and this helps him feel a little better. But the best thing spoons can do comes at the very end and humans can do it too...and they should. Spoon is both humorous and touching, a wonderful combination if y...more
Julia
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I thought that this book was really exciting. That's because this story is filled with hope. Everything in this story was wanting to be someone else than yourself. Then in the end you realize that being yourself is much better than someone else. That is why other people want to be like you.
Also spoon is a character that you should never forget. That is because he could teach you a lot of stuff you never imagined. In addition, he can teach you from right to wrong. But if you couldn't ...more
Also spoon is a character that you should never forget. That is because he could teach you a lot of stuff you never imagined. In addition, he can teach you from right to wrong. But if you couldn't ...more
Heidi
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I have a new favorite book! This is Fabulous!!!! Especially for me, whose favorite utensil is a spoon (and has been since I was 4). The humor on every single page is priceless. And it will still be hilarious to read at a preschool storytime even if they don't catch on to some of the humor. They will enjoy the illustrations and still like the idea of a spoon as the main character. Love it! I must own.
3/13/10 The storytime group enjoyed this. And I had even more fun reading it aloud th...more
3/13/10 The storytime group enjoyed this. And I had even more fun reading it aloud th...more
Clearly I am a fan of Amy Krouse Rosenthal. This book is adorable and teaches a lesson, just like her others. It's a "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence" lesson. The illustrations are great, and I like how they take up the full page. It really personifies silverware and has some creative uses and ways to show how silverware is used. The end cracked me up and is great for parents. Read it to your kids, if only for the ending for a good laugh.
This is a great little book about the life of a spoon - who whistfully feels jealous of knives and forks - until his mother reminds him of the amazing benefits of being a spoon. Just silly enough for younger kids, just abstract enough for smart kids and clever enough for all the adults who will read it. It's always difficult to impart wisdom and the notion of being grateful for what we have - with a light hand, but Rosenthal manages to do just that.
Okay, I loved it on creativity alone--example, he visits his aunt "silver spoon". Steve found the last pages to be "creepy" as spoon cuddles in the silverware drawer with his family! I don't agree. Proof will be in sharing with an audience, which I will try for May OR. Spoon thinks that his friends fork, knife and chopsticks have better lives then he does until his mom helps him see things from a different perspective.
Spoon is jealous of all the cool things Fork, Knife, and the Chopstick twins can do. What he doesn’t realize is that his many friends in the cutlery drawer are likewise envious of the special things only he can do – things like measuring, stirring hot tea, and diving head-first into vanilla ice cream! SPOON is an adorable reminder for kids and grown-ups alike to be comfortable in their own skin. So cute!
I loved this book, I thought it was a simple idea that was so creatively put together. One of my favorite books I have read this year. It is such a cute story about accepting yourself for who you are despite what everyone is doing around you. Each person has their own purpose and strengths. This can be used as a community building read aloud.
Award: New York Times Sunday BOok Review- May 2009
Award: New York Times Sunday BOok Review- May 2009
Spoon isn't happy. Everybody else, from Fork to Knife to Ladle, seems to have more fun than Spoon. What he doesn't know, though, is that Fork, Knife, and Ladle all think Spoon's life is better than theirs.
I used this book to help teach personification to 4th grade. It really worked! After I read it, I let each student choose one common object from a bag of things I'd gathered from around school (pencil, calculator, notepad, paper clip, penny, magnetic letter, round-tip scissors, etc....more
I used this book to help teach personification to 4th grade. It really worked! After I read it, I let each student choose one common object from a bag of things I'd gathered from around school (pencil, calculator, notepad, paper clip, penny, magnetic letter, round-tip scissors, etc....more
Spoon was always a happy little utensil, until he started thinking all his "friends" had it better than he. Knife was so lucky because he got to cut and spread! Fork was so lucky because she got to go everywhere and never goes stir-crazy like Spoon!But then Spoon's mom helps him realize just how lucky he is! A darling picture book that illustrates how great it is to appreciate who you are!
kelly
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The cover, as I browsed through the children's picture book sect
This is an endearing story of a spoon who wants to be like some of the other eating utensils instead of himself. What he doesn't realize is that they think he's the cool one. I recommend this book to anyone young or old, who has ever struggled with wanting to be like others before taking the time to find what makes them unique and special. And just as cool.....but in a different way. :)
Lisa Vegan
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Recommends it for:
anyone who has ever felt envious of others
Recommended to Lisa by:
Abigail
This is a terrific book addressing feelings of envy and of appreciating your own strengths and privileges. It’s about the very endearing character of Spoon. I thought this book was enchanting; it’s creative, it’s funny, it has really cute illustrations, and I could definitely identify with little Spoon.
I’m actually surprised that this book isn’t on a whole slew of banned book lists given the “spooning” that goes on at the end, even if it is with little Spoon and his parents.
I’m actually surprised that this book isn’t on a whole slew of banned book lists given the “spooning” that goes on at the end, even if it is with little Spoon and his parents.
Comparisons to the similar cutlery-themed Spork are inevitable. Spoon’s illustrations weren’t on par with the laugh-out-loud drawings of Spork, but at least Spoon didn’t have a huge, terrifying infant at the end.
Although 'cute' is an adjective that's often over-used as a children's book descriptor, this is a book that it truly fits. Here, the protagonist is a spoon, imagining the greener pastures that life as a chopstick or knife might offer. He eventually realizes that, as a spoon, he experiences all kinds of delights unique to his role--the joys of diving into an ice cream bowl, for example. It's a light read that a first or second-grader could happily tackle by his or herself, and be delighted by the...more
Similar in style to Krouse's other works (Little Pea and Little Hoot). Takes a unique look at the life of a little spoon - who is sad he does not have the same skills or attributes as his friends. He is reminded by his mother of all the unique things he can do.
Illustrations are cute.
Illustrations are cute.
Once again anohter book she liked due to addition of voices, however she understood this one a lot better and was able to get the jokes. The only one that wasn't as funny to her was the chopsticks. I think we will have a mothers day sushi lunch so she can understand it better.
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Amy is the author of the memoir "Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life," and of several books for children including "Little Pea," "The OK Book," and The New York Times Bestseller "Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons." She is a frequent contributor to NPR, a her work has appeared in a wide range of magazines. She lives in Chicago."
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