This is a very unique book and there are so few words that the illustrations do a beautiful job of telling the story. I think this is an imporant book for children because it is all about dreaming big and imagination. I love the quote by Albert Einstein at the end of the book and really summarizes the whole book. I think this would be an excellent book to have for a read aloud, and talk about their dreams and imagination but I do not really see kids choosing this book as their number one favorite book because I think adults can relate more to it. Overall, I do like this book because I think it very beautiful and delivers a wonderful message would be apprehensive to say children would really like it. I still would plan to have it in my classroom though.
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Hey Molly! I think you did a great job explaining this book. It gives a great message to adults but children may not fully get it, but the pictures are fabulous. I also think that it is so wonderful to use your imagination and dream big, so this book has a wonderful message about that. Keep up the great blogging! =)
You know, I've read the Whitman poem countless times. It's one of my favorites of his. And yet, Long has made it come alive in this visual way. Now I love the poem, and I'll never read it without envisioning this little boy with his toy rocket.
Hey Molly, I enjoyed reading the book too! There are so many pictures, but I think that is ok. Some students are visual learners and maybe those students would learn more from this book also. Amanda J.
Hey Molly, I enjoyed reading the book too! There are so many pictures, but I think that is ok. Some students are visual learners and maybe those students would learn more from this book also. Amanda J.
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