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betharoo's review
5.0
Nothing Special is actually pretty dang special. Its art is unlike any I've seen in a children's book before. The stunning illustrations made entirely from repurposed textiles bring an incredible vibrancy to this story of a young boy from Detroit visiting his grandparents in Virginia. This heartwarming book is one that parents will enjoy just as much (maybe more) as the kids they share it with.
redang's review
3.0
A boy is going to his grandparent's house and is speculating what he will be doing - hoping it is some of his favorite things from home. Grandpa has plans for Jax to do activities from his own childhood such as crabbing, flying kites, and counting fireflies.
The book is great to so how the simple things sometimes are better than more complicated or modern. I really enjoyed the story and the message. After reading the illustrator notes on the pictures I understand their choices, they are just not my favorite. The illustrations are comprised of a mixture of drawings, paintings, and textured textiles all interwoven together. The colors are rich and saturated, they are just not to my taste. Good book though.
The book is great to so how the simple things sometimes are better than more complicated or modern. I really enjoyed the story and the message. After reading the illustrator notes on the pictures I understand their choices, they are just not my favorite. The illustrations are comprised of a mixture of drawings, paintings, and textured textiles all interwoven together. The colors are rich and saturated, they are just not to my taste. Good book though.
annastasia_will's review
emotional
relaxing
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? No
5.0
This book made me miss my grandparents 🥺 love the message that you can have some old school fun with people you love. The art in this book is incredible!
mrsgreen22's review
5.0
This book is a peace I didn't know I needed. That I didn't know WE needed. When a boy goes down south to visit his grandparents. It seems to simple, but to many of it just that means so much. Reading this to my kids brought us all so much joy. Them learning about the Great Migration from a part of the book started a fun and light hearted conversation about tradition and family. I don't know how but this book made me FEEL the slowness that you feel when you are down south.....the ease.....the need not to rush to do anything. The peace that comes with just moving at your own pace, with a purpose. I can see this book becoming one of the classics, AS IT SHOULD.....please write more of these.....we need it.
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