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38th out of 82 books
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165 voters
I'm Not.
Evelyn is lots of things. Circus performer. Antarctic explorer. I'm not.
Here is the perfect book for children who feel like their outgoing friend is oh-so-talented . . . and they're not. Our shy narrator lists all the things that her best friend, Evelyn, is good at—from jumping on the bed to roller skating really fast. Luckily, Evelyn points out what makes her so special:...more
Here is the perfect book for children who feel like their outgoing friend is oh-so-talented . . . and they're not. Our shy narrator lists all the things that her best friend, Evelyn, is good at—from jumping on the bed to roller skating really fast. Luckily, Evelyn points out what makes her so special:...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
December 28th 2010
by Schwartz & Wade
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Points for: reminding me of George & Martha; not explicitly stating the "message" that friends don't have to have the same strengths; making the narrator's strengths be as compelling as Evelyn's; creative descriptions ("If Evelyn was a car, she would get a speeding ticket. If Evelyn was a book, you'd read her all night under the covers to see what happens next.") Points off for: reminding me of George & Martha...they did the "friends" thing better than anyone.
Also points off for: the me...more
Also points off for: the me...more
Title: I’m Not by Pam Smallcomb & Robert Weinstock
Summary: Two friends; one is many things while the other is not. Either way, they still love one another.
Rating: Maybe/No
Age: 4-6 years
Pros:
The illustrations are charming and detailed. (They are quite reminiscent of James Marshall’s illustrations in the George and Martha books.)
The vulnerability and insecurity of the main characters is believable and some children will easily be able to relate to it.
The final message, that it’s okay to be...more
Summary: Two friends; one is many things while the other is not. Either way, they still love one another.
Rating: Maybe/No
Age: 4-6 years
Pros:
The illustrations are charming and detailed. (They are quite reminiscent of James Marshall’s illustrations in the George and Martha books.)
The vulnerability and insecurity of the main characters is believable and some children will easily be able to relate to it.
The final message, that it’s okay to be...more
Two girls who are very different learn that their opposite natures and abilities are actually quite complementary. The “girls” are either dinosaurs or possibly crocodiles/alligators and one of them (never named) is a little bit bummed that her friend, Evelyn, can do so many things so well and is so full of energy. But she starts to appreciate the things that she can do when Evelyn shows that she isn’t good at everything. Most of all each wants someone with whom she can be friends. Kids will be a...more
Evelyn is everything that the narrator is not. Evelyn is not ordinary. She is fast, jumping, fashionable, artistic, and imaginative. Our narrator is not. But when Evelyn slows down, our quiet narrator discovers that there are things that she herself is good at and Evelyn is not. Evelyn cannot spell well; she can’t do karate; she’s scared of the dark. And what Evelyn needs most is a best friend. Now that is something that our narrator definitely IS.
Smallcomb has captured the tension of friendship...more
Smallcomb has captured the tension of friendship...more
And if you are not interested in lumpy little reptilian friends making art and dressing up and discussing their respective strengths and weaknesses (I am clearly an Evelyn, for I am good at circus arts and terrible at cookies) then for goodness sake do not pick up this colorful, friendly, inventive book. You are not the type of person who needs to know that sweatbands are making a comeback.
Full review on Pink Me: http://pinkme.typepad.com/pink-me/201...
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An adorable alligator (or crocodile)--feels inadequate next to her amazing best friend, until she sees all the things she IS and CAN do. A good one for those who need to look and see that each of us is our own person, with good traits, and that friends complement each other both with what they are and are not. I love the worm most of all. The other animal depictions were pretty cute, too.
Too busy for a storytime book, but fun for a lap-read--especially if my sister read it!
Too busy for a storytime book, but fun for a lap-read--especially if my sister read it!
Cute illustrations and overall storyline, but I have to agree with Melissa's review that it's a bummer that the friends aren't shown doing things that both of them enjoy. I think Hello My Name is Bob did that much better which is why I ended up using it in story time instead of this one.
The narrator of this book is focused on her friend Evelyn, who seems to be everything she is not(hence the refrain, "I'm not"). Soon, however, she discovers that she has strengths that Evelyn doesn't. One thing, however, they are BOTH good at, being a best friend, and at the end of the book, the both shout, "I am!".
A great book to teach young children about the uniqueness of individuals (think kindergarten social studies). K-1
A great book to teach young children about the uniqueness of individuals (think kindergarten social studies). K-1
Age: K - 2
"Here is the perfect book for children who feel like their outgoing friend is oh-so-talented . . . and they're not. Our shy narrator lists all the things that her best friend, Evelyn, is good at—from jumping on the bed to roller skating really fast. Luckily, Evelyn points out what makes her so special: she's a one-of-a-kind true blue best friend and excels in areas where Evelyn does not." Goodreads feature review
"Here is the perfect book for children who feel like their outgoing friend is oh-so-talented . . . and they're not. Our shy narrator lists all the things that her best friend, Evelyn, is good at—from jumping on the bed to roller skating really fast. Luckily, Evelyn points out what makes her so special: she's a one-of-a-kind true blue best friend and excels in areas where Evelyn does not." Goodreads feature review
We've all had an "evelyn"...a friend who effortlessly achieves in life while we struggle along. Shared with quirky illustrations of two crocodilian characters, Evelyn's friend realizes that she is able to do some things that Evelyn cannot and that friendship is about being there for each other rather than competing or comparing. This would be a nice book to share with a child who is feeling as if their friends can do everything better as a reminder of their worth.
Our narrator thinks that Evelyn is...well, everything. She's good at jumping on the bed. She's good at roller skating. "If Evelyn was a car, she'd get a speeding ticket." She's fast, she's fun, she's darn near perfect. And our nameless narrator starts to feel just a little bit pale in comparison. But then Evelyn proves that she is special: she points out the things our narrator can do well, from karate to spelling to just being a good friend.
The illustrations of the crocodilian girls are remini...more
The illustrations of the crocodilian girls are remini...more
This book made me so happy, so much after having it read to me in a classroom I called my best friend to tell her how much I appreciate her! It teaches students that just because our friends arn't exactly like us dosen't mean we can't be friends. It says "we are friends and are different!" The illustrations are precious and have cute bubble sayings throughout the book. I would recommend this book for young children...maybe 4-8.
Cute enough story about two friends. Evelyn seems to be the most exciting and good at everything, but the narrator has talents too, including being a true-blue friend. This book is a bit small for group sharing.
"If Evelyn was a book, you'd read her all night under the covers to see what happened next."
"If Evelyn was a book, you'd read her all night under the covers to see what happened next."
This book can be used to:
- show how friends often have differences
- You are good at something’s but not others
- repeating texts
- demonstrate how to change the flow of text while maintaining the theme
- Creative references within text(Evelyn being a book or car)
- Sound effect words
- show how friends often have differences
- You are good at something’s but not others
- repeating texts
- demonstrate how to change the flow of text while maintaining the theme
- Creative references within text(Evelyn being a book or car)
- Sound effect words
Mar 29, 2011
Dolly
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
parents reading with their children
Shelves:
2011,
childrens,
art,
south-pole-antarctica,
english,
fitness-sports,
cooking-recipes,
education-school
This is a fun story about friendship and celebrating your own uniqueness and strengths. Evelyn and her friend couldn't be more different, but together, they make a great team, supporting one another and humoring each other's whims. We enjoyed reading this book together.
I LOVED the alligator who describes all the things she loves about her friend and how different they are and are still great friends. Wonderful book to read so kids see you do not have to be exactly the same as someone to like them and be great friends.
Loveable story of friendship. Evelyn is an eccentric alligator who has her own unique quirks. Her friend (who for whatever reason doesn't have a name in the story) differs from her in nearly every single way but is a true blue friend through and through.
I love the way this book is told. It really helps to reinforce the idea that we are all good at some things and not at others. I especially like that it's great if your friends are good at the things you aren't and you're good at the things they're not!
Children's book about a "child" who realizes that she's "not" all these amazing things that her friend is, but then realizes that she "is" a lot of amazing things that her friend is not. They get along great because they have such different talents.
A cute children's book based on two friends: what they like about each other and what they don't! "Sometimes I wonder if my friend is from Mars." In the end they both find out they're really very much alike! Something for everyone in the book.
Every kid (young or old) can relate to the message of this little book!
The narrator of the story does not feel she measures up to her friend, Evelyn. Evelyn is great at so many things! However, in the end, Evelyn points out that the narrator is a "one-of-a-kind true blue best friend." Everyone is special!
The narrator of the story does not feel she measures up to her friend, Evelyn. Evelyn is great at so many things! However, in the end, Evelyn points out that the narrator is a "one-of-a-kind true blue best friend." Everyone is special!
This one is for the child who is not the center of attention all the time and who may not stand out as exceptional, but has his or her own, quieter talents. People who have different strengths often make the best friends.
Jan 18, 2011
Lupine
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
animals,
concepts,
early-literacy,
elementary-school,
picture-book,
preschool,
story-time,
read-aloud,
gift
A very sweet story about friends. Friends who are different but complement each other. How each friend has different strengths. A message but not one that beats you over the head. Would make a good gift for your own Evelyn.
Evelyn is all the things her friend is not. She's a clown, loud, an artist, and mysterious. But she is stinky at spelling. Guess what? Her friend is not!
Friends can be friends even if they're good at different things.
Friends can be friends even if they're good at different things.
It seems that Evelyn is better at everything; racing, being silly, art, decorating. But when it comes to spelling and karate and just being there when someone needs a friend, Evelyn may not be the best.
K-2 picture book
I enjoyed this one and can see reading it and discussing how we are friends with all kinds of different people and respecting others. This one was a favorite pick on Amazon for Jan 2011.
I enjoyed this one and can see reading it and discussing how we are friends with all kinds of different people and respecting others. This one was a favorite pick on Amazon for Jan 2011.
This is a very cute book, but yet another book that uses "was" when "were" is correct (if Evelyn was a car, if Evelyn was a book...). Did they change the grammar rules when I wasn't looking?
A young girl discovers that best friends can enjoy and d well at different things as long as they are good at being friends.
Loved it! Great book for teaching that we are all special!
Loved it! Great book for teaching that we are all special!
A cute picture book about friends, one of whom thinks the other can do everything. They discover that each of them has different talents, but above all, they have each other.
What a delightful read! This book helps kids to see that everyone is special. The art is simple, yet adorable. We read this one several times and your kids will too.
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