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For any kid who has heard “Get outside and play,” and for any parent who has said it.
I can’t believe Mom made me stop my video game to get some fresh air. Stupid outside.
At least the guys are here. Their moms made them come outside, too.
That shouldn’t be too hard. Maybe I’ll finally get lucky. It’ll fall any second.
- Like O’Malley’s acclaimed Straight to the Pole, this book is pithy and funny, perfect for readers of all levels and ages.
- The topic—playing video games versus playing outdoors— is explored in a way that is satisfying to both parents and children.
- Once again, O’Malley showcases his knack for relating to modern kids, and his new illustration style will win over more readers to his fan club.
- With an intuitive understanding of young boys’ psyches, O’Malley has created an ideal book for dads and sons to enjoy together
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From Organization / 国外机构评价: |
| Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 3–A boy and his faithful dog are forced to play outside by a mother who doesn't understand that using a video game is playing. Once there, the unhappy youngster finds two of his friends who are in the same situation. A game of trying to catch the last leaf on a tree, the lucky leaf, ensues. Done in pen and ink and colored in PhotoShop, the illustrations feature crisp, vibrant colors that create a vivid setting. The bright blues of the sky and rust of the leaves evoke a perfect fall day. The story is told through spare, but effective, dialogue presented in speech bubbles. The visual antics of the dog and a squirrel add to the fun. In fact, the squirrel just may be the key to acquiring the lucky leaf. The book ends just where it began–the boy once again glued to his video game–with one small addition: the lucky leaf is perched jauntily on his head. This lighthearted tale is a good choice for one-on-one sharing or for independent readers.–Catherine Callegari, San Antonio Public Library, TX
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Foreign Customer Review / 国外客户评价: |
| You know you have joined the 21st century when children's books show the protagonist playing a video game. Undoubtedly, most kids will be able to relate to this, but I confess I didn't know what "level 20" meant when I opened this book. It was a jarring contrast to what seemed to be the topic of the book: fall leaves. Then it hit me, the contrast is one of the things that makes this book interesting and as arresting as the bright, digitally-colored illustrations that help tell the story. And the story is that Mom forces the video-game-playing boy to go outside and play. While outside, he and some likewise digitally marooned boys decide the last leaf to fall is the lucky one. His friends finally give up the wait, and there are some humorous frames of the boy and his dog in the leaves, impatiently waiting. Finally, he does catch it and take it home where - no surprise - he is wearing the leaf on his head to give him luck while he again plays level 20. It's not a typical story where the young boy rediscovers nature, but it is something kids can relate to, even if it does make some of us diehard video-game haters blood boil! |
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