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couchgriz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
A really fun graphic novel that teaches you in a fun way (along with a story) how to make comics~
I was excited to find this book at Library #4 and in English even! Dav Pilkey makes some fun books so I was curious about this one.
In this book we learn all about making comics! Thanks to Li’l Peetey who is teaching a big class of enthusiastic (and not so enthusiastic) baby frogs! Each chapter is a new part in the comic progress and I just adore the way it was done in this book, because we also get some story. We learn about the frogs and their father (who apparently has some mechanical body). We see arguments, see the father be shocked at the comics, and there is more. At first I wasn’t such a fan of the frogs, but after a while I warmed up to them and was actually rooting for them.
The comic making was so much fun and I loved how Li’l Peetey taught the frogs (and thus the kids/adults reading this) how to make comics. From writing down ideas and likes/dislikes to how failing isn’t bad to what kind of comics there are. There is plenty of things mentioned in this fun 176 pages graphic novel. You/your kid can just go along with the chapters and do the things mentioned in there. I learned quite a few new things along the way.
I wasn’t always such a fan of the comics, especially in the beginning. Most just weren’t my cup of tea. I am still happy they added them, yes, they may not be for me, but they do fit the story and I am sure there is an audience for them.
I did like the art of the graphic novel, it is such a fun and playful style.
All in all, definitely would recommend this one to fans of Dave Pilkey and those who want to try making comics.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I was excited to find this book at Library #4 and in English even! Dav Pilkey makes some fun books so I was curious about this one.
In this book we learn all about making comics! Thanks to Li’l Peetey who is teaching a big class of enthusiastic (and not so enthusiastic) baby frogs! Each chapter is a new part in the comic progress and I just adore the way it was done in this book, because we also get some story. We learn about the frogs and their father (who apparently has some mechanical body). We see arguments, see the father be shocked at the comics, and there is more. At first I wasn’t such a fan of the frogs, but after a while I warmed up to them and was actually rooting for them.
The comic making was so much fun and I loved how Li’l Peetey taught the frogs (and thus the kids/adults reading this) how to make comics. From writing down ideas and likes/dislikes to how failing isn’t bad to what kind of comics there are. There is plenty of things mentioned in this fun 176 pages graphic novel. You/your kid can just go along with the chapters and do the things mentioned in there. I learned quite a few new things along the way.
I wasn’t always such a fan of the comics, especially in the beginning. Most just weren’t my cup of tea. I am still happy they added them, yes, they may not be for me, but they do fit the story and I am sure there is an audience for them.
I did like the art of the graphic novel, it is such a fun and playful style.
All in all, definitely would recommend this one to fans of Dave Pilkey and those who want to try making comics.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
avatarstorm's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Read for Graphic Novel Book Club April 2024.
Funny and inspiring for kids. Love the different mediums used for the comics.
Funny and inspiring for kids. Love the different mediums used for the comics.
itaby's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
breakfastgrey's review against another edition
4.0
Super sweet and full of great advice for young creators. This is one that should be in elementary writing classes everywhere, both for the kiddos and their teachers.
lacestow7's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this juvenile comic! It was so cute, and such a fun idea. It draws you in, and even encourages you to make your own comics in whatever way you want. There is no one right way.
This book was funny. I found myself laughing out loud many times. The individual comics by the characters cracked me up.
This book was so creative. I have never read anything by Dav Pilkey, but I am so impressed. Not only did he write the Cat Kid Comic, but he wrote every individual comic by the characters, and each one was original and funny.
I would definitely continue to read the books in this series as they come out, because this was such a fun and lighthearted read that you can get through in a day.
I’d definitely recommend this book for a palate cleanser between novels.
This book was funny. I found myself laughing out loud many times. The individual comics by the characters cracked me up.
This book was so creative. I have never read anything by Dav Pilkey, but I am so impressed. Not only did he write the Cat Kid Comic, but he wrote every individual comic by the characters, and each one was original and funny.
I would definitely continue to read the books in this series as they come out, because this was such a fun and lighthearted read that you can get through in a day.
I’d definitely recommend this book for a palate cleanser between novels.
kattreadss's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book with my 6 y/o son and I loved it. My son loved it so much that he asked me if we could get the whole collection! We are currently reading book two of this series and we are enjoying it as much as we did this one.
We love the illustrations in the book, the conversations and the comics in it are hilarious! FIVE STARS from my kid and I!
We love the illustrations in the book, the conversations and the comics in it are hilarious! FIVE STARS from my kid and I!
aaronandkatreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I read this book with my 6 y/o son and I loved it. My son loved it so much that he asked me if we could get the whole collection! We are currently reading book two of this series and we are enjoying it as much as we did this one.
We love the illustrations in the book, the conversations and the comics in it are hilarious! FIVE STARS from my kid and I! 👏🏼
We love the illustrations in the book, the conversations and the comics in it are hilarious! FIVE STARS from my kid and I! 👏🏼