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alex_acelibrarian's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
mrs_eileen's review against another edition
5.0
Not only does this book show the bond between two different little girls it also shows the bond between their mothers. These friends are compared page by page by what like and what they dream of. Halfway through the book the girls hit a bump in the road when they disagree. They experience the worst thing two friends can experience that moment you think your best friend doesn't really know who you are. I love that both girls go to their mothers for advice. In a society where women often see other women as a threat this story promotes the love that happens when women support one another. Children ages 5- 9 will be able to look up to Eunice and Kate's lovely friendship.
couchnest's review against another edition
3.0
ALL THE FEELS <3 sweet story about two little girls who are best friends. One day the realize how different they are and their world is shaken. Can a ballerina and an astronaut even BE friends? Would recommend.
mldavisreads's review
3.0
Childrens picture book. Eunice and Kate are next-door neighbors and best friends. They both live with their mothers (no other family members are mentioned). Eunice wants to be a ballerina and Kate wants to be an astronaut. When they have to draw each other for a class project, they force their own dreams onto the other. After showing the portraits to their respective mothers, they see how they both want the best for each other, and more importantly- they want to remain friends.
A cute story that addresses poverty, friendship across race lines, and dreaming big. The illustrations are very cute and take up the whole page. Maybe it's the size of this book, sized more like an early reader, but to me it seemed that there wasn't enough text. Short and sweet, but not necessarily memorable.
A cute story that addresses poverty, friendship across race lines, and dreaming big. The illustrations are very cute and take up the whole page. Maybe it's the size of this book, sized more like an early reader, but to me it seemed that there wasn't enough text. Short and sweet, but not necessarily memorable.
inejghafa's review
4.0
Eunice and Kate, best friends, live next door to each other in the heart of the city. They love spending time together and often share their dreams. Eunice dreams of being a ballet dancer and trains to be as graceful as a crane. Kate, however, dreams of being an astronaut and hopes to lead a mission to Mars someday.
One day, after walking to school together, they have to draw portraits of each other in art class. That's where things get mixed up a little. They draw their best friend living their own dream, instead of their friends' dream. This upsets both girls but luckily, with a little help from their moms, they learn to value and respect each other's dreams.
Differences make Eunice and Kate's friendship stronger.
I adored the way this book showed an example of positive, creative conflict resolution. The way the mothers and their struggles were shown also made an impact on me. I believe it's one of the reasons the mother-daughter relationships were so strong here.
These strong female protagonists will encourage kids to dream big!
One day, after walking to school together, they have to draw portraits of each other in art class. That's where things get mixed up a little. They draw their best friend living their own dream, instead of their friends' dream. This upsets both girls but luckily, with a little help from their moms, they learn to value and respect each other's dreams.
Differences make Eunice and Kate's friendship stronger.
I adored the way this book showed an example of positive, creative conflict resolution. The way the mothers and their struggles were shown also made an impact on me. I believe it's one of the reasons the mother-daughter relationships were so strong here.
These strong female protagonists will encourage kids to dream big!
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