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Luke's Way of Looking
Luke is frustrated by his conservative and overbearing art teacher, until he visits a museum and finds validation for his own special way of looking at the world.
36 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1999
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September 26, 2012
This Picture Book provides a great way to introduce an appreciation of differences between individuals in young readers. The illustrations and writing complement each other beautifully.
July 21, 2023
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I am a menace, keep me a rack just like tennis
I'm with the shit like I'm Dennis
I started this shit, I'ma finish
Niggas be hatin', tryna blemish my image
Who want the smoke? .223 came with the scope
Extended clip long as a rope
We wipe his nose, just like he had him a cold
I knew that boy was a hoe
Pull up with the gang, you know that we bangin'
What is your set, nigga? What is you claimin'?
I am a beast, you cannot tame it
Don't point the finger, this shit can get dangerous
These niggas hatin', these niggas plottin'
Ooh, he got money, I'm runnin' his wallet
You say you a killer, lil' nigga stop it
In a shoot out, your gun was droppin'
You really a fraud
I am a menace, keep me a rack just like tennis
I'm with the shit like I'm Dennis
I started this shit, I'ma finish
Niggas be hatin', tryna blemish my image
Who want the smoke? .223 came with the scope
Extended clip long as a rope
We wipe his nose, just like he had him a cold
I knew that boy was a hoe
Pull up with the gang, you know that we bangin'
What is your set, nigga? What is you claimin'?
I am a beast, you cannot tame it
Don't point the finger, this shit can get dangerous
These niggas hatin', these niggas plottin'
Ooh, he got money, I'm runnin' his wallet
You say you a killer, lil' nigga stop it
In a shoot out, your gun was droppin'
You really a fraud
July 21, 2019
This book was very adventurous beacause there was this boy called Luke and want to do things in his own way not a boring way.His teacher Mr Baraclough always asks the students to paint something he offers
Exactly how it has to look like.And luke did but suddenly he painted it his own way but Mr Barraclough came over to him and saw that his painting was not ordinary but everyone else's was so he was outrageous he didn't know what to say but he said something really mean that hurt Luke's feelings and so did the actions that Mr Baroclough did and the students were staring at Luke and Mr Barraclough big sad conversation they were terrified😖😖
Exactly how it has to look like.And luke did but suddenly he painted it his own way but Mr Barraclough came over to him and saw that his painting was not ordinary but everyone else's was so he was outrageous he didn't know what to say but he said something really mean that hurt Luke's feelings and so did the actions that Mr Baroclough did and the students were staring at Luke and Mr Barraclough big sad conversation they were terrified😖😖
May 7, 2017
I appreciated that Luke developed self confidence when he visited an art gallery and discovered different art styles. I didn't like the portrayal of the teacher at all. Are there really teachers like this any more? Matt Ottley's line drawing illustrations reveal the emotional trauma this rigid teacher's comments have on Luke. They also show us the joy Luke experiences upon learning that others with unique perspectives are celebrated.
December 17, 2019
This picture book is about how art can take reality and change it. It's about creativity and imagination in children. It's a perfect book to read in art class!!
November 16, 2020
i watched a youtube book review of this and this book looks awesome!
June 5, 2012
This is a book review about Luke is way of looking:Luke's way of looking is a wonderful book authored by Nadia Wheatly and illustrated by Matt Ottley. Luke way of looking is a picture book. The moral of this story is to always be yourself and it dosen't matter what other people think. The pictures in this book are marvelous with brightful colours.
What happens when you have a great imagination but you can’t use it ? Read the book to find out! This book is about a young boy luke, who has an great imagination but his grumpy teacher Mr barraclough, won’t let him use it. Luke always sees things the different way. When luke has been asked to paint something he has an difficulty creating what the teacher asks for. Then one day luke discovers a place where he feels at home. Read the book to find out where luke goes and finally he has his confidence of painting what the teacher says. The whole world changes. What happens when luke paints what the teacher said does he go ballistic or he says nothing? This story takes place at a school. The main characters in this book are luke and Mr barraclough.
I really enjoyed reading this book and looking at the amazing pictures. My favourite part of the story is when luke paints a watermelon that looked colourful and 3D. The illustrations really helped me because it gives a strong meaning to the pictures in luke’s mind.
I connected with this book really good, especially the pictures.
Who ever likes artistic pictures would really enjoy reading this book.
This colourful book will make you feel happy and creative. I recommend it for ages 7 and up.
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What happens when you have a great imagination but you can’t use it ? Read the book to find out! This book is about a young boy luke, who has an great imagination but his grumpy teacher Mr barraclough, won’t let him use it. Luke always sees things the different way. When luke has been asked to paint something he has an difficulty creating what the teacher asks for. Then one day luke discovers a place where he feels at home. Read the book to find out where luke goes and finally he has his confidence of painting what the teacher says. The whole world changes. What happens when luke paints what the teacher said does he go ballistic or he says nothing? This story takes place at a school. The main characters in this book are luke and Mr barraclough.
I really enjoyed reading this book and looking at the amazing pictures. My favourite part of the story is when luke paints a watermelon that looked colourful and 3D. The illustrations really helped me because it gives a strong meaning to the pictures in luke’s mind.
I connected with this book really good, especially the pictures.
Who ever likes artistic pictures would really enjoy reading this book.
This colourful book will make you feel happy and creative. I recommend it for ages 7 and up.
if anyone has trouble doing a book review on luke way of looking here is a book review that can help you. comment rate thank you
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September 17, 2012
Absolutely stunning! I had heard about this book but never got a chance to see a copy, until today. What an amazing story and great reminder about keeping in mind that we are all different and that the way we see things might totally differ from the way others see the same thing. The story narrates Luke's painful but rewarding artistic journey from frustration to liberation. The author has done a brilliant job in letting the reader experience Luke's feelings first hand. (I wish I could find an affordable copy of the book somewhere - it's around $150 on Amazon, no idea why...)
February 12, 2012
Luke's Way of Looking tells about a boy named Luke who saw things differently. The art teacher failed to appreciate Luke's creativity, but Luke kept holding on to his imagination. This is such a great book that tells us it's okay to be different. Just because you see things differently, doesn't mean you're wrong.
February 23, 2016
One of my favourite picturebooks because the words and pictures work so well together. The illustrator builds on the author's words about Luke who sees things differently from his classmates. His love for art and an experience in the art gallery enables him to be confident in who he is. I use it with 9 year olds and above and find these children find much to discuss as we share the story.
September 25, 2010
Great book for any modern or surrealist work. Great story where the Luke discovers that his different perspective is not wrong as his teacher belittles him. Instead after visiting an art museum, he learns that many great artists also had the same perspective that he has.
December 11, 2012
A lovely, cute children's book. My wife plans to write a children's book. I am doing some research so I can help her. Also I am trying to win my reading challenge and children's books are going to be the only way.
July 18, 2016
This is one of the very few picture books that i've read but it's really good. After I read it a few times, I started seeing alot of clues in the pictures. It was really amazing discovering them.
August 13, 2011
For every child, or adult, who 'sees' things differently, because a creative eye can be so exciting and can free you from a very dull classroom.
June 3, 2012
Loved reading this book, sad teacher representation. Loved the celebration of art throughout the book.
February 16, 2014
Story of perceptions and individuality; how different people view the world and how this can ostracise them.
May 10, 2017
A beautify book about a young boy with a different way of looking at the world. He runs foul of his restrictive art teacher but then discovers the art gallery
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