La bambina con la grande mano verde

by Matthew Gray Gubler, Sante Bandirali (Translator)

Lenore è nata con una grande mano verde. A scuola ci sono bambini con gli occhi verdi, altri che hanno una strana voglia sulla mano, e persino una maestra che, ogni tanto, mette lo smalto verde sulle unghie. Ma nessuno di loro ha una grande mano verde. Per fortuna è la mano sinistra e lei fa tutto con l'altra; quindi può nasconderla sotto alla sciarpa di lana che le ha regalato zia Nancy. E quando le chiedono perché tiene quella sciarpa avvolta così stretta alla mano, lei risponde sempre "Ho le nocche fredde". Anche d'estate. Anche in spiaggia. Meglio essere considerata un po' bizzarra che un mostro... Quando Lenore si trasferisce con i genitori in un altro Stato, la paura la assale: i nuovi compagni di scuola si accorgeranno della sua mano? La prenderanno in giro? La escluderanno? Ma proprio mentre si sta preparando per affrontare il primo giorno nel nuovo istituto, sente una voce... e la voce viene proprio da sotto la sciarpa di zia Nancy! Dopo l’incredibile successo di Rumple Buttercup, l’attore, regista e scrittore Matthew Gray Gubler torna con un’altra storia delicata e ironica per riflettere sulla diversità.

Genres: Fiction, Childrens, Picture Books, Graphic Novels, Juvenile, Middle Grade, Fantasy

232 pages, Hardcover

First published September 26, 2023

Reviews

[Brooke Averick]

I love him I love him I love him

[Ali]

I am a Matthew Gray Gubler girl FIRST and a human-being second.

[nini ♥︎]

PUTTING MY MAN ON THE MAPPP

[Ghoul Von Horror]

[TW/CW: Bullying, anxiety, scary images, sadness ]

*****SPOILERS*****
About the book:Join two unlikely friends, Chuck and Lenore, as they embark on a surreal journey of self-discovery and uncover the magic of seeing the world through someone else’s eyes.
Release Date: September 26th, 2023
Genre: Children's graphic novel
Pages: 224
Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

What I Liked:
1. Loved the books design
2. Sweet story from different pov's
3. Artwork was simple but entertaining

What I Didn't Like:
1. Certain parts felt repetitive

Final Thoughts:
This was such a cute and fun book. It really had a good message for children and even adults. Sometimes it's difficult to accept that we are different but it's the differences that make each of us special.

I felt like the ending was just too rushed and lacked an ending that had the depth the rest of the book had. I wish there was just a little bit more to the story.

Overall though such a great story! I loved the book and thought it was absolutely beautiful.

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[Alexa Bribiesca-Logue]

We met Matthew in the Ralphs parking lot today promoting this book and signing copies and he was amazing! We talked, took pictures, he signed some books for us, and he even let me FaceTime my little sister who loves him! My husband and I just read the book aloud together and it was beautiful ❤️ this was amazing and we will love and cherish this book! He also said my husbands coat was awesome and he liked my spooky shirt, so that was really cool too

[Victoria Stankiewicz]

all hail mgg

[Jessica Wright]

Cute cute cute cute cute. Matthew Gray Gubler is an angel.

[kate elizabeth]

absolute perfection

[lex]

matthew gray gubler makes everything better. i want to put him in my pocket with little holes for eyes and take him everywhere with me for pocket emotional support. perhaps to grassy fields and the moon and cat cafés as well

[Nymphe]

I wasn't expecting too much, but after waiting three weeks for this book, my anticipation was pretty high.

This comic warmed my heart. I don't read many stories written for children anymore, but maybe I should do it more often.

The plot is very simple and easy to understand. But you can't stop yourself from reading. I actually wanted to divide up the chapters, but then I devoured it and was really pleased with the ending.

I may not be able to recommend everyone to buy this book, but if you have the opportunity to read it, I highly recommend it.

The drawing style, like the plot, is not very elaborate, but it supports the story. I wasn't sure about it at first, but I quickly learned to love it. It's not always easy to draw suitable things for children's books, but I think it's a success.

Anyone who is in the mood for a lovely story is very welcome to pick up this book. I have not regretted it.

[Salima || salimateez]

Can’t tell if i like this one more or less than rumple,, i think i liked the book/story just as much? But rumple has a special place in my heart 😭😭😭

[Erin :)]

Are we really surprised by the rating????
I 💚 Matthew

[Willa Brown]

this is sooo matthew gray gubler

[Ms. B]

Looked at the world differently in this story about Lenore who is born with a big green hand. She hides her hand from others, could there be a better way to change the hand or be rid of it? The hand can talk. He even has a name, Chuck. What happens when Chuck shares his side of the story with Lenore?
Those who like stories like The Book No One Wants to Read, The Missing Piece or Shel Silverstein's poetry will enjoy this novelty book.

[jil]

it's my reading challenge i'll add what i'll add!!

matthew if you're reading this i am in love with you and also my cat is named after your first book and therefore i think maybe i should get another cat and name it after this book and also we should get married

[Perri]

I guess the world can be beautiful

[hannah ☮︎︎]

did i cry over a children’s book? yeah, so what

[Cassidy Pippin]

I’m a MGG enthusiast through and through. 🫶🏻

[Becca Voisich]

Recommend reading out loud on FaceTime with your little sister💚💚 if you don’t have the cutest little sister don’t even bother

[Mary Mahan]

MGG has done it again. TLKWTBGH is about loving oneself exactly as you are, as well as loving those different from us in such a whimsical, eccentric, colorful way. The illustrations and layout/pace fit the genre and story so well! I cannot wait to reread this one and read it to my kids one day.

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon was my favorite book growing up (& still today really) and TLKWTBGH evoked all of the same emotions and outlook as STMLM did. The nostalgia alone made me want to cry!

[Nels van Ravenhorst]

Not sure why I bought this book (I bought it because I am in love with the author) but I fuck with it heavily what a cute little message. Definitely using this to teach my friends kids (and my future ones maybe) english!!

[Joana]

a vida é mesmo linda e cheia de cores 🫶🏻

[Miki]

My little’s first chapter book w/ mama💚 she absolutely loved it! We love Matthew Gray Gubler even more than before.

[Avery Saenz]

Nothing to say but I just love it

[Amber]

A very bias rating of 5 stars

[Recensioni in tre parole]

Geniale. Spiritoso. Istruttivo.

[Skye Elder]

This is a very good, amazing book!
I like it!!
The whole book itself is worth 5 stars!!🌟💫🌟

[Rebecca Dobbin]

Wells (after reading entire book silently during car ride): I liked it, it had a good message!

Me: oh, what was the message?

Wells: ummm I forgot

[noriah]

the little kid with the big green hand
start: jul 27, 2024
end: jul 27, 2024
addicted addicted addicted

[emma]

matthew ur so strange (affectionate)