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drbatfcc's review
5.0
Child who has trouble sitting still (and who doesn't?) finds his calling on the stage
kilbmc's review
4.0
A nice message about channeling perceived weaknesses into an activity. A good read for my five year old with ADHD.
crystal_reading's review
4.0
This is a very fun book about a young person who has endless amounts of energy. I love that his family tries lots of things. I think many students can relate to not being able to sit still. Even if they don't have that experience themselves, they are sure to know someone else with that issue. It's very easy to relate to Tommy. I also enjoy that Tommy is dancing because I don't see nearly enough books that have boys dancing.
I may be alone in this, but I found the parenthesis a bit distracting. They are used when someone is talking in an aside, but also at other times for no apparent reason. More than half of the pages with text have words in parenthesis and they didn't all seem necessary.
I will be sharing this with students for sure. I know they will enjoy it.
I may be alone in this, but I found the parenthesis a bit distracting. They are used when someone is talking in an aside, but also at other times for no apparent reason. More than half of the pages with text have words in parenthesis and they didn't all seem necessary.
I will be sharing this with students for sure. I know they will enjoy it.
missprint_'s review
3.0
I don't know. Not a fan of the artwork which doesn't help but this story didn't seem to have a lot of substance or resolution either. The writing is cute but it's also a long enough picture book that the kids who would sit through it might not want cute. I definitely got the feeling I wasn't the target audience here but I'm also not sure who is or what the applications for this one might be.
inkygirl's review
5.0
Adored TOMMY CAN'T STOP! I loved the joyous energy in the illustrations and the great wordplay and humor in the text makes this story a wonderful read-a-loud. Highly recommended.
readingthroughtheages's review
3.0
Great message! With so many kids who need to find that creative outlet, this is a great book to show kids their need to move can have wonderful possibilities!
heisereads's review
5.0
Such a fun read and an endearing story! The message of turning a negative into a positive use for the energy of a rambunctious child was so sweet, and a way to remind readers to avoid having to look at a child with just one lens, and having the boy end up dancing, is a powerful message. I especially loved the use of alliteration in each segment that highlights the use of words and adds to the fun. This is a story full of joy that made me feel that as a reader.
yapha's review
5.0
Loved this! What a positive spin on an exuberant child who can't sit still. Recommended for grades PreK-2.
jshettel's review
4.0
I adore Tim Federle and I loved this book about a little boy who finds his niche in tap class.