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The book as a whole doesn't overwhelm me, but in this case it is the individual parts that make it extraordinary! The illustrations are finely detailed and interesting. While not always pleasing to the eye, per se, they are captivating! The invented language is perfect in its simplicity. Even without knowing the language it is easy to figure out the intent of the spoken words. That realization is a gift in and of itself. What a beautiful lesson to learn: even without a shared language we can sti
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Wonderful, marvelously illustrated story written in the imagined language of bugs. As you read, you will deduct the meaning from the human emotions you experience. Highly recommended to purchase for a home library.
I thought this book was a lot of fun. It's unique, that's for sure! The made-up bug language is entertaining, and I'm sure kids will love trying to figure it out. The illustrations are gorgeous. I can imagine the Caldecott committee will be having discussions over it! Du Iz Tak?
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I wanted to like this more. It's creative and interesting, and as much as I was able to understand what they were saying as time went on, it just didn't quite do it for me. It might be more fun to read with a child. Read for grad school for Lit & Resources for Children.
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A book like this makes me wish I was not retired and had a group of kids to share it with. Inventive vocabulary tells the story of some bugs and a plant they grow to love.
Two Solid Stars! (and that is generous) Okay the made up language was good, but it was distracting. I was trying too hard to figure out the made up words that I couldn't focus on the pictures and figure out the story! I actually got lost and just read the book without words and it sort of made sense. The illustrations are lovely and Caldecott worthy but the story was a waste of my time! It would be have been better if there were no words at all. I personally don't even like made up words
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Hmmm. What's all the hubbub about? This book has gotten a lot of "buzz," pardon the pun. Meh.
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Jan 23, 2017
Gps
marked it as to-read
Jan 01, 2018
Cheryl
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