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mehsi's review
5.0
This was adorable, funny and magical story.
Annabelle is a wonderful character and I love how she just continued knitting, making her town from drab and gray to alive and colourful. Instead of keeping it all to herself, or selling it, she kept it and cared more about her town and the people in it.
The last few pages were interesting, and I like the twist, but I think it would have been better had we not had it. I can imagine why it was added though. So we would know the secret of the box. However, with that secret out, it only made me more curious as to how it works and why some people can and some people can't use it.
The ending was also a bit too plain and it felt like something was missing. I kept checking to see if I missed a page.
The art is gorgeous (as expected from Jon Klassen, it is also one of the reasons why I bought the book) and I really enjoyed seeing the characters, but also the the town and several details. I loved the colours used, I would have loved to have a jumper in that colour!
All in all, if you are looking for a calm, magical story, this might just be your book. I would recommend it to everyone (young and old).
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Annabelle is a wonderful character and I love how she just continued knitting, making her town from drab and gray to alive and colourful. Instead of keeping it all to herself, or selling it, she kept it and cared more about her town and the people in it.
The last few pages were interesting, and I like the twist, but I think it would have been better had we not had it. I can imagine why it was added though. So we would know the secret of the box. However, with that secret out, it only made me more curious as to how it works and why some people can and some people can't use it.
The ending was also a bit too plain and it felt like something was missing. I kept checking to see if I missed a page.
The art is gorgeous (as expected from Jon Klassen, it is also one of the reasons why I bought the book) and I really enjoyed seeing the characters, but also the the town and several details. I loved the colours used, I would have loved to have a jumper in that colour!
All in all, if you are looking for a calm, magical story, this might just be your book. I would recommend it to everyone (young and old).
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
drsldn's review
5.0
I loved this book - I loved the story and the sentiment and the warmth and that the Archduke is foiled and most of all I loved the illustrations, and the way they were made from negative spaces and explored the texture of adding pigment to paper. Excellent book for people who knit, for people who have children (of just about any story-telling age), for people who appreciate good art. a cosy way to start the new year.
kelinelle's review
2.0
It was surprising to see a Caldecott Honor book include a potentially problematic depiction of a little person. And it just breezes past it. Maybe I need to learn more about how the Caldecott committee makes its choices.
laila4343's review
5.0
Magical box of yarn. Jon Klassen illustrations. Basically the perfect picture book.
thestoryowl's review
3.0
A modern story that has a bit of old-time fairy tale feeling to it. The ending fell a little flat for me but it didn't ruin anything. I loved the illustrations!
teganbeesebooks's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
readingjag's review
4.0
Fairy-tale like story of a little girl who knits sweaters for the whole town. Really lovely.