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So Many Days
You are stronger than you know. You are wilder than you know.You are braver than you know. And you are capable of more than you could ever imagine. Life is full of surprises, big and small, both along the roads we take and where these winding paths eventually lead us. So Many Days will remind you to notice all the joy and love along the way, because it's all there, helping...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
January 5th 2010
by Atheneum
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After being wowed by Taeeun Yoo's beautiful linoleum block prints in the recent Only a Witch Can Fly (named one of the ten Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2009 by The New York Times), I was delighted to discover that she had a new picture-book due for publication in early 2010, and even more excited when I found an advance reviewer's copy.
Unfortunately, while I found the illustrations quite appealing - they're not as striking as those done for Only a Witch Can Fly, but then, the...more
Unfortunately, while I found the illustrations quite appealing - they're not as striking as those done for Only a Witch Can Fly, but then, the...more
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It's always amazing when something so simple can convey so much meaning with so little ado. So Many Days is one of those special books. Quiet and calming, especially in its repetition, it encourages children to hold on to their curiosity and sense of wonder as they grow and begin to branch out into the world at large. The beautifully tinted, whimsical illustrations do much to transmit the meaning of the poetry. Explore, experience, and be careful but not afraid. Isn't that the message most of us...more
This is one of those "great picture books for grown-ups". The writing is flowy and lovely:
"You are earth that hungers for sun.
You are song that longs to be sung.
You are loved more than you know."
It's all about the possibilities, the doors that open in every day. The art is simple and clean - and most kids I know wouldn't get it. I'd buy it for one of my adult girlfriends, but only the sensitive, poetic child will sit still for this book more than once.
"You are earth that hungers for sun.
You are song that longs to be sung.
You are loved more than you know."
It's all about the possibilities, the doors that open in every day. The art is simple and clean - and most kids I know wouldn't get it. I'd buy it for one of my adult girlfriends, but only the sensitive, poetic child will sit still for this book more than once.
One of those precious, precocious books written for children about possibilities and dreams, growing up, potential.....most definitely way over the head of the average child (and many adults too), but a content well worth sharing because it kicks the listening mind into gear, so to speak.
Aboslutely love Taeeun Yoo's illustrations...simple and sweet, they are a delight.
Aboslutely love Taeeun Yoo's illustrations...simple and sweet, they are a delight.
This is a beautiful book about the potential in all of us, no matter the age. The illustrations indicate a small child, but really, this speaks to anyone needing some inspiration, trying to find their way in the world. The concept is rather deep for young children, I think this book would actually make a great high school/college graduation gift.
The refrain, "Who will you be and where will you go? And how will you know?" provides a foundation for this book about the challenges we face in life and the qualities we have that support us. Wonderful for teaching metaphor. Read the text and then picture walk the illustrations a second time.
Taeeun Yoo is becoming one of my favorite illustrators; I just love the linocut blocks she uses and how very old-fashioned her lovely books look. Sadly, I am not at all a fan of Alison McGhee's text here. It's just kind of trite and blah and not at all for children.
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I had to read this one a couple times to rally appreciate it. It is on the list to read to 1st graders nest week. I like the lines You are braver than you know, and you are wilder than you know. Great illustrations with movement across the pages.
Beautiful illustrations, message is wonderful but the delivery fell a little short. But I loved the positive outlook she is trying to convey to children.
I was excited to get this book for my 3 1/2 year but I felt a bit let down when I read it. Like others have mentioned, I was not a fan of the text either.
There's no real story here, just poetic text encouraging a child to dream and do, reminiscent of Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! Taeeun Yoo's digitally-manipulated linocuts of a little girl going about her day with her dog are nice, with large blocks of blues and greens, and a cozy feel to some of the pages. Overall, this reminds me of a book people might give a teenager for high school graduation. Not much too it other than, "Hey, you never know what you can achieve, we love you, so ...more
This book is a treasure!!!My 5 years old daughter and I love to read it over and over~
positive - who will you be and where will you go - for the younger set
This book tries to be like Dr. Seuss "Oh the Place You'll Go" but falls short.
Dana
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illustrations: 5 stars
story: 2.5 stars
story: 2.5 stars
Something to give as a graduation present.
My favorite book in the whole world!
Krissy
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DELIGHTFUL.
A poetic romp through forests and gardens, oceans and puddles, this book is simple, short, yet very uplifting and soothing. We enjoyed this book, especially the ending: You are loved more than you know.
Shelly
marked it as to-read
Karen
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Alison McGhee is the award-winning author of picture books, poems, and novels for all ages, including the young adult novel ALL RIVERS FLOW TO THE SEA and the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestseller SOMEDAY, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Alison McGhee lives in Minnesota.
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