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jupitersuns's review against another edition
hopeful
tense
fast-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
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book to my little brother more times than I could count. I’m so happy to see it made into an independent reading edition! It translated well - but it is a very high level.
imaclogger23's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-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
5.0
heetlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
A cute lesson for kids that sometimes what you think you want isn't always better.
zachbrumaire's review against another edition
4.0
very cute and beautifully illustrated. i really like the lizard. i picked up a copy at Goodwill today
mat_tobin's review against another edition
4.0
I have always enjoyed Lionni's artwork and more so when sharing then with my young children who are also draw to the illustrations.
The story has more writing than the average picturebook but it's better for it. The dialogue between Alexander and Willy is child-like in its telling and the moment where Alexander returns to visit the wizard lizard and has his eureka moment is a moment of thought and understanding that younger children may enjoy unpicking.
The story has more writing than the average picturebook but it's better for it. The dialogue between Alexander and Willy is child-like in its telling and the moment where Alexander returns to visit the wizard lizard and has his eureka moment is a moment of thought and understanding that younger children may enjoy unpicking.
clevergirl216's review against another edition
reflective
medium-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
3.0
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
The art is simple and I didn't want to like the book. But it's written well and it's got a good twist. And the art grew on me. A bit wordy but that didn't seem to matter.