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rdyourbookcase's review
4.0
What a fun, creative story. However, Minh Le is such a good illustrator, I don't understand why he didn't illustrate it. (The illustrations by Dan Santat were still great - super colorful and detailed - I just missed Minh Le's art.)
When you're a kid, pushing the button is extremely important. So I understood why the oldest girl became upset when her little brother took her job. The little bit of fantasy that joins the story made it special.
When you're a kid, pushing the button is extremely important. So I understood why the oldest girl became upset when her little brother took her job. The little bit of fantasy that joins the story made it special.
annetjeberg's review
3.0
Was it a graphic novel for early readers? Was it a picture book?
It was wonderfully illustrated, but it was bit hard to navigate with two kids who are unable to read. They just really didn't get HOW to read this one...
It was wonderfully illustrated, but it was bit hard to navigate with two kids who are unable to read. They just really didn't get HOW to read this one...
gsanta1's review
3.0
Nice book. Nice illustrations.
I’m a sucker for portal fantasy stories, too…
A majority of the panels were without text, so I got to do some creative storytelling for my six-year-old.
I’m a sucker for portal fantasy stories, too…
A majority of the panels were without text, so I got to do some creative storytelling for my six-year-old.
beths0103's review
5.0
Lovers of JOURNEY by Aaron Becker will see many comparisons to Lift by Minh Le, a story about a little girl who recovers an old elevator button in the trash that whisks her away to new and wondrous places.
litagentsaritza's review
5.0
Wow! This reads like a Pixar movie short. The incredibly vivid and expressive art of Dan Santat coupled with Minh Le’s uplifting prose is a HIT!
When I was a kid I used to think that a pair of magical skates could take me anywhere and that’s what Iris has in her magical elevator button. What a treat to the senses this book is!
When I was a kid I used to think that a pair of magical skates could take me anywhere and that’s what Iris has in her magical elevator button. What a treat to the senses this book is!
booksandkidsandbooksandkids's review
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Another fantastic Minh Lê and Dan Santat collaboration. I love the imaginative storyline and the realness of when the older sister doesn’t get to push the elevator button. As a parent, you are guaranteed to relate and if you are reading to older siblings, they will understand the betrayal all too well. Awesome artwork and story, my 3, 4, 7, and 8 year olds loved this!
katiec0303's review
4.0
The illustrations in this book are amazing. This is not surprising because Dan Santat is a master. They bring this story to life, and what a creative story it is! I can't wait to share this with my students and talk about storytelling through pictures and using clues to figure out what is going to happen. You have all that greatness, and top it with an awesome message. Thank you Minh Le for writing such an amazing book!
lololauren23's review
5.0
This is such a cute book! It reminds me a lot of Where the Wild Things Are in a sense, but I love this one so much more. You really can't go wrong with a Dan Santat book.
jennifermreads's review
5.0
Everyone needs a gateway-to-fantasy book and this is the perfect picture book to ignite imagination and light that fantasy-reading passion. What kid doesn’t love pressing elevator buttons? {Okay, granted, pre-COVID it could be done with abandon but now? Not so much.} Why didn’t I ever think of putting a discarded elevator button by my own bedroom door so I could travel to jungles, space, and snowy mountains? Just like with Drawn Together, this artist team has produced a beautiful and poignant story.