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2021 Children's Literature Legacy Award
By Kristen · 4 posts · 42 views
By Kristen · 4 posts · 42 views
last updated Jan 26, 2021 07:05PM
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A touch of imagination tossed with a dose of reality. Younger siblings can be annoying. But also kinda fun. Especially when it comes to a magical elevator.
When Iris' little brother takes over her job of pressing elevator buttons, she is seriously miffed. In retaliation she presses the button so many times that it breaks. When the repairman tosses the broken piece into the garbage, she rescues it and tapes it onto her bedroom wall. She's surprised and delighted to discover that pushing the button opens a portal into other worlds.
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Absolutely loved the vivid illustrations by Dan Santat, and the relatable frustration of poor Iris who is dealing with a new member of the family who is upstaging her and taking over her favorite task of pushing the elevator button! When Iris finds a magical button in the trash, she takes it home and suddenly turns her closet door into a lift to magical places.. What really sells the story is how Iris decides that these trips are just to fun to keep to herself and elects to invite her younger si
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10/25/2024 ~ Reading this book with children has been a lovely gift. Watching their faces as they react to Iris's face & adventures is delightful. My students have such a glow of wonder as they see the three entries to the elevator portal. They also love the sense of discovery when they discover the secret of the location.
11/1/2020 ~ A fascinating blend of graphic novel & picture book. Look for the hints in prior illustrations about where the "elevator" will take the protagonist. Lovely growth o ...more
11/1/2020 ~ A fascinating blend of graphic novel & picture book. Look for the hints in prior illustrations about where the "elevator" will take the protagonist. Lovely growth o ...more
Stellar illustrations. Great sibling story.
Such a CLEVER book! This one will capture readers' imaginations and make them consider what might be possible. As I read, I couldn't help but be drawn back to my own childhood when my sisters and I created all kinds of stories by pretending.
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Beautiful. I expected more of an adventure, however.
May 12, 2020
Regina
marked it as to-read
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Courtney
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Debra
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Kristen
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