From the eyes of a child
919487
This is a great tale of intrigue, duplicity, loyalty, and magic told from the viewpoint of a young boy.  Kings, princes, spies, cooks, and other characters in the realm play their parts in this very complex story.  I could not put the book down.
1640286
This book shows how a child can be frightened of older people but also how they can learn to understand them. Jason and his mom are visiting Jason's grandmother in the home, with each visit we see Jason be come more confortable wit the residents in the home and how he befriends them, brightening their days as well as grandma's. The illustrations are charming and capture the apprehensiveness of young Jason in his first visits to the home. They later depict the happiness of him and the residents at his visits.
1163334
It's a hard read because it's from the child's perspective and narrates in a 5 year old mind which equally is interesting as a parent.
3981829
Wonderful book of a child's innocence and reality of life coming together in a great and imaginative classic.
Children from middle school to adult will love it..
2109978
What a wonderful children's book.  One can really hear the voice of a young child where children can relate to the topic.
392952
It's not easy to self-publish a book that captures the imagination and curiosity of both parent and child. The visually stunning images illuminate the night as a place of discovery, wonder and learning; this could go a long way in banishing the boogie man and making bed time a little easier. I would recommend it to all parents who value nurturing their child's inquisitive mind, fostering a different perspective, and conserving our natural world that it might continue to inspire our capacity for astonishment.
2475433
I could have used this book when I was a child. At one point I got a chill up my spine while I was reading it. The illustrations complement the text well, and I found myself able to relate to the main character's feelings and point-of-view. Children can be sensitive, and this books helps them to understand they are dearly loved, whether they feel like they are or not. The book also reminds adults that our behavior can leave an indelible impression on young minds, and we ought to be thoughtful in how we interact with them. I enjoyed this book and hope to see more like it.
3678817
A rather enchanting view of the queen 's life as a child.  It is a wee peek at her life before and after it became obvious that she would become queen.
3881353
Finally I have had the pleasure of reading this beautiful book. All the delight of reading as a young girl takes a young boy on a journey through a sea of words. I too loved the journey between the covers, through the spare text, but especially via Jeffers and Winstons imaginative illustrations. One can look and look and still not see it all. Some pictures include parts of the text of favorite childrens books, in roads, on trees, up mountains and more. The end splashes out into a burst of color, just like our feelings when reading!
2542014
This is a wonderful short story about a child's acceptance of a life-changing event. Although written for children, adults can also learn from the lesson contained within. The illustrations by the author's daughter are amazing.
2184658
This is so inspired. I like the imagination it takes to see things from this point of view. What a storyteller! Children would find this utterly fascinating and engrossing.
369568
Through the story tellers' eyes you see the world of Africa as seen by the children who live there.  A very interesting read.
4580085
I downloaded this picture book to my Kindle to see what it would be like to read a picture book. My 5 year old thought it was fun for me to read to her from the Kindle.  I then downloaded it to Adobe to see what the pictures looked like in color.  I would highly recommend this book be read on something other than a small black and white screen so the beautiful pictures can be enjoyed.

At first this book reminded me of The Little Red Hen  the grandma was working while the granddaughter played instead of learning to weave. When the granddaughter sees the beautiful rug her grandmother made she decides its time for her to learn.

This is a great book about passing skills from one generation to another and enjoying the beauty of life.

Rating: 4 Stars

Source: Netgalley
2097148
This story, told from a child's point of view is funny and still so touching! I chuckled at one point and was nearly in tears at another. (Note: Pregnancy hormones probably helped.) The artwork is beautiful, as is the honest approach in this book. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in birth, but especially to mothers helping a child prepare for the home birth of a new sibling. Beautiful!
2933279
From the eyes of a child. Makes you want to chuckle. Now I'm not sure if I want popcorn or nachos!
4931294
A "wonderful" tale told through the eyes of children who move from seeing with their eyes to seeing with their hearts.  August grows from self conscious to self aware.  His classmates  learn that kindness and grace can come in many surprising ways when you give someone a chance and look beyond the surface of what you see as different.
1362528
The illustrations are engaging and colorful and sure to catch the attention of a toddler, while the story covers something they are very familiar with from, what to them, is probably a new perspective.  Lovely story.