) she's so happy and read this in one sitting
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My 6year old granddaughter has learned to get books on my kindle:) she's so happy and read this in one sitting! Loved it and I love that she's reading thank you:)
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I was not one of those people who was horribly disappointed by the ending of Just One Year last year. After seeing Allyson go an entire year in Just One Day looking for her lost Willem and finally finding him, ending the book with a simple introduction, as readers we were excited to get Willem's perspective in Just One Year. We wanted to know what he was going through in his year without Allyson, but let's be real ... what we were really excited to see was how amazing things would be for this meant-to-be couple after they finally found each other again. But Just One Year basically ended as the same moment of introduction that Just One Day did. And A LOT of people were upset about this, writing negative reviews to air their disappointment. I wasn't one of those people. I loved Just One Year for the story of the journey that it was. I loved getting the chance to see the growth of Willem as a person just as I had seen Allyson's growth in Just One Day.

But I have to be honest ... when I heard that Gayle Forman was writing this super short novella, giving fans of the story the chance to see "what happened next" I did a little happy dance. Okay ... a BIG happy dance. I was so excited!!

And I was not disappointed.

Think of this story as just a nice little epilogue to the Just One Day duo of books. You definitely need to have read those books to appreciate this story, but fans of those stories will find the closure that they have been looking for ... the Happily Ever After (or at least the beginning of one) that we wanted. Characters who were part of the main two novels pop up in this one. It is described as "seeing the return on investment" as they have the chance to meet this pair of unlikely lovers (okay, lovers sounds melodramatic for some reason, but I can't think of how to label Willem and Allyson's epic little romance). And as a reader who felt "invested" in this couple I was happy to see that "return" as well.

This story is told in third person narration that bounces around differing perspectives ... Allyson to Willem to W to Kate to Willem to Allyson, etc. An entire novel written in this way would probably drive me crazy, but for this story it works perfectly to catch the frenzy of this meeting. After spending just one day together, tragically losing each other with no easy way to find one another again, and then spending a year searching the globe for each other, there would be an almost manic feeling of trying to say everything at once, to make up for lost time. That is how this story proceeds, and it ends up being truly satisfying. Allyson and Willem are meant to be. The universe seems to have lined up to make it so, and it was a joy to finally see Willem and Allyson reap the benefits of it. Four stars and one huge smile! Thank you, Gayle Forman, for this gift you wrote for your fans!
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And she LOVED it! That does it for me. It's a great topic and she liked it so well that she experienced for the first time the experience that tells avid readers that a book was really good; she was sad when she finished it. Because she didn't have it to read anymore!! When I told her there was another one, her face lit up as if it were Christmas! An 8 year old!

She got the second and zipped right through it as well. I'm really happy that's about American History. And it's presented in a way that makes it fun and interesting. She now says, "I like history". Huh? Huh? Now, THAT's a good book!

Also gratifying is the fact that it is available for Kindle. I think that enhanced her reading experience. And of course, it's less expensive and you don't have to go to the store or wait days for it to arrive. Download it right NOW! BAM!!

Yeah. I recommend it.
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My dog instantly went right to the bed and laid in it. She is one happy dog and that makes me happy :)
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Beautifully written and illustrated, and such a fun read!
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My best friend loves this author and was thrilled to get a new book that opened up a whole new Universe for her.
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She was thrilled--she immediately started checking all the creatures and planning her scenarios for them.
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The rare thoroughly happy book I'm not embarrassed about enjoying!
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One happy kid.  As soon as i gave it to her she screamed from joy! She was all over that book shortly after thank me and screaming from excitment. Thanks
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My 4-year-old daughter is really, really happy with this book.
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She has a knack for getting so immersed in the characters, that you actually feel like you know them! I can honestly say that this is the first time I read a book and was happy and sad at the same time.
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I met her and felt the warmth. The entire time I was reading this little book, I just kept saying, she's right! If you don't believe that you have it in you to be happy, buy this book.
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I literally read this in one sitting because it was that amazing. So relatable and helpful and such an easy read. This will definitely be something people will keep coming back to. As a bonus it'll literally make you laugh out loud too.
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My daughter was very happy with this.  She started reading it almost immediately!
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My niece loves to read and, around this time (her birthday), I'm always searching for fun stories and books. She gobbles up all the popular stuff quickly so I'm forced to do a little digging on Amazon for the fun, unique stuff. This book caught my eye because the girl on the cover looks exactly like my niece! I just had to buy it and I'm so glad I did - she will love this firey/spunky redhead and I'm sure will read it in one sitting. Bring on #2!
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I had every intention of reading one entry in this devotional each day, but oh how my plans have been thwarted because of the rhythm, beauty, and truth in the author's words! I inhaled this jewel in about two days!

This book is probably the most comforting and relatable gem that I've ever had the pleasure of reading in the piles of books I have combining the subjects of singleness, self-worth, and spirituality. Tamara Gibbs takes some of the toughest parts about being single and exposes them in a way that makes those of us who share her marital status category, know that we're not alone, crazy, or too high maintenance.

I love the way she talks about the good and the bad parts of singlehood, inviting us to celebrate with her and cry with her.  She never makes it about "keep yourself pure" so you can attract the right one, nor about being a constant party girl so you look like you're having so much fun that all men will be drawn to you. She simply shares her experiences with humility and humor; poses questions that help you discover, cope, and celebrate; and gives you hope that, no matter who does or does not come to sweep you off your feet, you can and will be ok.
This devotional is a true treasure and comfort for your soul.
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As a momma of two kiddos who do not count reading as one of their favorite things to do, there is no greater compliment for a childrens book author than for my child to reach for the book and read it on her own accord. My eight-year-old daughter reads this book TO ME! Well done, Mr. Stewart!

My favorite part is when Nana and Jesse are watching TV while eating snacks in bed. A then grown-up Jesse reads to his family while they are all in bed together. We do the same in our family, so I can appreciate the bonding that happens while doing simple things together.

My daughter's favorite part is reading in character voice, with melodramatic gestures, She takes it, smiles big, shows that she has no teeth, and says, Honey, I cant eat no pippin apples."

The illustrations are superb. The characters are simple, yet details are used to highlight different personal features. I love the use of vibrant colors to showcase nature and the changing of times. A very sweet and enduring read.