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_sb0000's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
dawnoftheread's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute early graphic novel, with bright illustrations and a fun premise.
shea_proulx's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
nickdouglas's review against another edition
4.0
A children's book by the author/illustrator of "Exit Wounds." Bought it for the beautiful illustrations. Cute story too.
juannaranjo's review against another edition
3.0
Cuánto me gustan los cómics infantiles que cuentan una historia desde una perspectiva infantil, y no desde esa atalaya moral y estética en la que a veces nos empeñamos en envolver la literatura infantil. Cuánto me gusta el dibujo de Rutu Modan, de quien ya disfruté enormemente en su cómic “La propiedad” contando una historia adulta y familiar sobre el retorno a los orígenes.
antlersantlers's review against another edition
I love combining early literacy with comics literacy! Weirdly enough, this is the first book by Rutu Modan that I've read.
jainabee's review against another edition
5.0
I gave a copy of this book to every little girl I know. I hope their parents forgive me. Meanwhile, the kids are loving it. My niece persuaded me to read this to her about 7 times in a row and we both laughed and laughed until we collapsed on the floor. Then she made my sweetie read it to her 7 more times.
mlindner's review against another edition
3.0
http://marklindner.info/blog/2016/01/30/modan-maya-makes-a-mess/
beccak's review
5.0
This wacky book will appeal to any kid who's ever been told to use their fork.
It's not surprising that the author's bio suggests the idea for this book came out of Modan's own child's mouth--it perfectly captures a slice of life for children, then exaggerates it to goofy effect. The artwork is adorable, the humor good-natured. Easily read by my 7 year old, who loved it, with plenty of interest even for older kids in the same boat. I love that it offers empathy for a common childhood problem, without trying to instruct or advise. While I like books that offer such guidance, I think that a dose of empathy is appropriate in such situations, too.
It's not surprising that the author's bio suggests the idea for this book came out of Modan's own child's mouth--it perfectly captures a slice of life for children, then exaggerates it to goofy effect. The artwork is adorable, the humor good-natured. Easily read by my 7 year old, who loved it, with plenty of interest even for older kids in the same boat. I love that it offers empathy for a common childhood problem, without trying to instruct or advise. While I like books that offer such guidance, I think that a dose of empathy is appropriate in such situations, too.
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