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taxideadaisy's review against another edition
5.0
Really sweet and special book for children of all ages (including grown-ups). Thoughtful and almost tactile, lovely illustrations. Everybody needs a rock, and this book too.
This is, however, NOT a "science" book. It is all sorts of good things, but it is not an earth science book or an anthropology book or anything like that. It's philosophical in the way that the best "children's books" are philosophical.
This is, however, NOT a "science" book. It is all sorts of good things, but it is not an earth science book or an anthropology book or anything like that. It's philosophical in the way that the best "children's books" are philosophical.
dawnoftheread's review against another edition
5.0
As a childhood (who am I kidding, is still pick up "good" rocks) rock collector, this book really resonated with me. Might be weird to people who don't get it, but those people probably are adults who never understood the appeal of the right rock.
mslibrarynerd's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a sweet beautiful book. The illustrations lend it a surreal surreal quality while the text is just simple and direct enough to be ageless.
bookishgrrrl's review against another edition
5.0
I have never had a rock. I'm not even overly fond of being in nature. That being said, I LOVE this book. This book makes me want to camp outside, look at the stars, feel the heat of the sun, sit, stare and contemplate nature. The text and the illustrations are captivating. What you think are simple line drawings slowly evolve as you study the images and become layer upon layer of thoughts and emotions on the page. Everything about this book is beautiful!
dandelionfluff's review against another edition
3.0
There are moments when the illustrations of the main character become sort of… uncanny, but, Parnall has a wonderful way of bringing things to life. It really did make me want to go out and find a good rock.
mlindner's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0