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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
OMG, I read this one in Dutch but will write my short review in English. This was an absolutely stunning book not just in illustrations but also in story. About a girl who wants nothing then to be with the stars. She has a special rock in the forests just outside of her house that she keeps visiting. She reads a lot about ufos and aliens and she loves drawing. One day she gets her wish but has to go back for a reason (but not after a really fun time with her new friend). We see her, and this brought me to tears, try for years to go back to the stars again by visiting her rock. Going there less and less because of disappointment and family. And then, one moment.. I won't tell you more but I can tell you I was crying and I am still emotional. That was a wonderful ending to a wonderful story. A story with magic and science-fiction with aliens and stars. Stunning and I would highly recommend this book to everyone in need for a beautiful book filled with family and stars.
musingswithmiranda's review against another edition
Read with my students for our reading contest
deasssy's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
annetjeberg's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful illustrations, and a great story... Love the moral of the story, so to say!
em_may01's review
4.0
Lights on Cotton Rock is a story about a little girl who runs away and finds herself befriending an alien. When she realises that her family are looking for her and sees how much they miss her she decides to go home, leaving behind her new friend. As Heather grows up she revisits the same rock where she first met her alien friend, but has no luck. As an old lady, Heather visits Cotton Rock one last time in hope of seeing her friend again.
I love how there are pages with only pictures that show the adventures that Heather and the alien go on, allowing children to make up their own theory on what happens.
I think I was drawn to this as the illustrations looked familiar, only to realise that I have previously read (and loved) Litchfield's previous books "the Bear and the Piano"
I love how there are pages with only pictures that show the adventures that Heather and the alien go on, allowing children to make up their own theory on what happens.
I think I was drawn to this as the illustrations looked familiar, only to realise that I have previously read (and loved) Litchfield's previous books "the Bear and the Piano"
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely stunning story with the sweetest message. I loved that this was such a cute little sci fic picture book that will be sure to fill readers with as much wonder as Heather.
maggiehackwrench's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0