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fionnious's review against another edition
4.0
This book was amazing, absolutely loved it. However, I did feel something was missing.
fnnbnjmnks's review against another edition
4.0
This book was amazing, absolutely loved it. However, I did feel something was missing.
sandraagee's review against another edition
3.0
In My Dad's a Birdman, author David Almond's first book for young readers, we meet a young girl named Lizzie whose very eccentric father is building wings so that he can fly like a bird. Everyone, including Lizzie's dumpling-obsessed Aunt Doreen, is sure that Lizzie's father is off his rocker is will only get himself and Lizzie into trouble or even seriously hurt. Lizzie, however, ultimately joins her father on his quest to enter the Great Human Bird Competition and discover a way to make his dreams really take flight.
The wacky characterizations are very reminiscent of Roald Dahl's writing, while the bright illustrations by Polly Dunbar remind us of Quentin Blake. Readers will realize that while Aunt Doreen may be logically correct - that flying is best left to the birds - in the end it is really more important that Lizzie and her dad try their best. After all:
"It doesn't matter if we fly of if we fall. We've got each other. We're doing it together. That's all that matters."
The wacky characterizations are very reminiscent of Roald Dahl's writing, while the bright illustrations by Polly Dunbar remind us of Quentin Blake. Readers will realize that while Aunt Doreen may be logically correct - that flying is best left to the birds - in the end it is really more important that Lizzie and her dad try their best. After all:
"It doesn't matter if we fly of if we fall. We've got each other. We're doing it together. That's all that matters."
jbojkov's review against another edition
4.0
Fans of Rold Dahl and maybe Neil Gaiman would like this whimsical story of a young girl and her father who believes he can fly like a bird. What will happen when the enter the Human Bird Competition? Read it to find out!
book_nut's review against another edition
3.0
A good book. Quirky, unusual, odd... but fun. What I really liked, though, were the Quentin Blake-esque illustrations. They were absolutely charming.
fluffy1st's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
crazygoangirl's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This children’s book by David Almond and illustrated by Polly Dunbar, was an unexpected find at a recent second hand book sale and I’m thrilled it found its way to me!
This is a sweet gem of a story about Lizzie, her Dad, her Auntie Doreen, Mr. Poop and Mr. Mint. It’s about how each one of us deals with grief uniquely and yet how we can collectively celebrate and mourn life and death if we allow ourselves grace. It underscores the importance of family bonds and the healing power of imagination. It celebrates courage, creativity and compassion through Almond’s sensitive narrative and Dunbar’s whimsical illustrations. I adored the relationship between Lizzie and her Dad, how she takes care of him when he needs it. I admired Auntie Doreen’s compassion and the courage of Mr. Mint’s convictions. Mr. Poop’s cautiously wholehearted encouragement was just the motivation Lizzie and her Dad needed, in the pursuit of their dreams!
This book brought me joy and hope and gave me all the feels! A wonderful way to spend an hour reading - by yourself or better still with the children in your life 😊
This is a sweet gem of a story about Lizzie, her Dad, her Auntie Doreen, Mr. Poop and Mr. Mint. It’s about how each one of us deals with grief uniquely and yet how we can collectively celebrate and mourn life and death if we allow ourselves grace. It underscores the importance of family bonds and the healing power of imagination. It celebrates courage, creativity and compassion through Almond’s sensitive narrative and Dunbar’s whimsical illustrations. I adored the relationship between Lizzie and her Dad, how she takes care of him when he needs it. I admired Auntie Doreen’s compassion and the courage of Mr. Mint’s convictions. Mr. Poop’s cautiously wholehearted encouragement was just the motivation Lizzie and her Dad needed, in the pursuit of their dreams!
This book brought me joy and hope and gave me all the feels! A wonderful way to spend an hour reading - by yourself or better still with the children in your life 😊
anamaria427's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Divertido. Bellamente ilustrado. Una historia sencilla, bonita y sugerente.