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Odiseea lui Ollie
Misterios este tărâmul secret al jucăriilor...
Ele au un cod secret de demult, la fel de vechi cum e și copilăria: să-i bucure pe copii și să-i apere de orice pericole.
Cea mai mare onoare în Lumea Jucăriilor este să devii preferata unui copil. Așa se întâmplă cu Ollie, un urs cu urechiușe de iepure făcut pentru Billy chiar de mama lui. Ollie devine cel mai bun prieten al lui Billy, confidentul și preferatul lui.
Pe acest tărâm sunt însă și jucării rele, iar cel mai temut este Zozo, regele-clovn, care conduce ceata Pociților. Zozo și Pociții s-au jurat să răpească toate jucăriile preferate ale copiilor și să le țină închise până când uită de copiii lor și se pierd pentru totdeauna.
Când Ollie este furat, dragostea îl împinge pe Billy să-și salveze preferatul din bârlogul subteran al lui Zozo, aflat în Carnavalul Întunecat – dincolo de parc, printre copaci și în plină noapte. Billy are numai șase ani, dar trebuie să acționeze ca un om mare.
Ele au un cod secret de demult, la fel de vechi cum e și copilăria: să-i bucure pe copii și să-i apere de orice pericole.
Cea mai mare onoare în Lumea Jucăriilor este să devii preferata unui copil. Așa se întâmplă cu Ollie, un urs cu urechiușe de iepure făcut pentru Billy chiar de mama lui. Ollie devine cel mai bun prieten al lui Billy, confidentul și preferatul lui.
Pe acest tărâm sunt însă și jucării rele, iar cel mai temut este Zozo, regele-clovn, care conduce ceata Pociților. Zozo și Pociții s-au jurat să răpească toate jucăriile preferate ale copiilor și să le țină închise până când uită de copiii lor și se pierd pentru totdeauna.
Când Ollie este furat, dragostea îl împinge pe Billy să-și salveze preferatul din bârlogul subteran al lui Zozo, aflat în Carnavalul Întunecat – dincolo de parc, printre copaci și în plină noapte. Billy are numai șase ani, dar trebuie să acționeze ca un om mare.
246 pages, Hardcover
First published August 25, 2015
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About the author
William Joyce
164 books1,491 followersWilliam Joyce does a lot of stuff—films, apps, Olympic curling—but children’s books are his true bailiwick (The Numberlys, The Man in the Moon, Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King, Toothiana, and the #1 New York Times bestselling The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which is also an Academy Award–winning short film, to name a few). He lives with his family in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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June 3, 2019
William Joyce is so talented. I didn't know he did full novels, but this is a full middle grade novel. I do feel it is focused for a younger audience, but the climatic scene is pretty intense with war images. There is a sweetness to Ollie, the stuffed toy and Billy his owner. It seems to perfectly capture that relationship between child and a favorite toy.
I also love William's choice of words and how he describes things in here. They have a-ventures together and kisses are slobber etc etc. There is deep emotional territory explored in this story. Fears about growing up and the future and what this life stuff is about are explored in amazing simple terms. This is just so good.
The villain is an old clown that was never loved. He had a toy he fell in love with and that toy was taken away to love. He gets so bitter.
Billy goes to a wedding and the old clown Zozo loves to steal favorite toys and make them feel terrible. Zozo sends out people to steal Ollie at the wedding. From there the story becomes more grown up, or our characters have to grow up and face their fears.
The end is intense and a little dark. It has a wonderful conclusion and if you know your kids and they are mature enough, I think they would really like this book about our connections to our toys and our vivid imagination. I think writers are able to keep that childhood imagination as they age and it can be spun out on the pages in stories. It's pretty amazing.
I also love William's choice of words and how he describes things in here. They have a-ventures together and kisses are slobber etc etc. There is deep emotional territory explored in this story. Fears about growing up and the future and what this life stuff is about are explored in amazing simple terms. This is just so good.
The villain is an old clown that was never loved. He had a toy he fell in love with and that toy was taken away to love. He gets so bitter.
Billy goes to a wedding and the old clown Zozo loves to steal favorite toys and make them feel terrible. Zozo sends out people to steal Ollie at the wedding. From there the story becomes more grown up, or our characters have to grow up and face their fears.
The end is intense and a little dark. It has a wonderful conclusion and if you know your kids and they are mature enough, I think they would really like this book about our connections to our toys and our vivid imagination. I think writers are able to keep that childhood imagination as they age and it can be spun out on the pages in stories. It's pretty amazing.
July 16, 2016
My co-worker at the library thought about reading this, and then decided against it because Kirkus gave it a somewhat negative review, saying that this has "been done before." Well Kirkus can suck it, because although it's true that this story was probably somewhat inspired by The Velveteen Rabbit, "Toy Story," and even perhaps "The Brave Little Toaster," it's still one of the most unique middle grade novels I've read in awhile.
Ollie's Odyssey is about a hand-made toy bunny (or is he a bear? or both?) who's the favorite of his owner, Billy. One day, six-year-old Billy's forced to go to a wedding and brings Ollie with him, where Ollie is stolen by an evil toy clown named Zozo who wants to rid every child of their favorite toys. Yes, the clown is jealous and used to be a favorite himself, you expect that. What you don't expect is the beautiful and somewhat terrifying characterizations + drawings of the friends and enemies Ollie meets during his capture. There's a fishing rod, an old refrigerator, a glove, and Ollie's best friend is a tin can. Somehow, Ollie ends up on a wild, somewhat-steampunk adventure with this trash, that's both ridiculous and tons of fun. There's also a weird and weirdly touching love story that I won't spoil.
I hope Ollie's Odyssey finds its audience. It looks a little young for 9-12 year olds to pick up, because of the pictures and the length, although I think kids this age would really enjoy it. It'd also make a good bedtime read-a-loud for younger children who aren't easily scared by clowns. (Zozo is creepy. That's really not an understatement.) So on the surface, yes, this kind of thing has sorta been done before. But I can't imagine anyone reading this book and coming away saying, "that was super generic." Everyone should agree that it's bizarre and creative. Even if you're not into this kind of thing, you can't deny that Joyce does an excellent job taking a familiar concept and making it his own.
Ollie's Odyssey is about a hand-made toy bunny (or is he a bear? or both?) who's the favorite of his owner, Billy. One day, six-year-old Billy's forced to go to a wedding and brings Ollie with him, where Ollie is stolen by an evil toy clown named Zozo who wants to rid every child of their favorite toys. Yes, the clown is jealous and used to be a favorite himself, you expect that. What you don't expect is the beautiful and somewhat terrifying characterizations + drawings of the friends and enemies Ollie meets during his capture. There's a fishing rod, an old refrigerator, a glove, and Ollie's best friend is a tin can. Somehow, Ollie ends up on a wild, somewhat-steampunk adventure with this trash, that's both ridiculous and tons of fun. There's also a weird and weirdly touching love story that I won't spoil.
I hope Ollie's Odyssey finds its audience. It looks a little young for 9-12 year olds to pick up, because of the pictures and the length, although I think kids this age would really enjoy it. It'd also make a good bedtime read-a-loud for younger children who aren't easily scared by clowns. (Zozo is creepy. That's really not an understatement.) So on the surface, yes, this kind of thing has sorta been done before. But I can't imagine anyone reading this book and coming away saying, "that was super generic." Everyone should agree that it's bizarre and creative. Even if you're not into this kind of thing, you can't deny that Joyce does an excellent job taking a familiar concept and making it his own.
August 23, 2016
4.5 stars, rounding up.
While undoubtedly inspired by many classics of the genre (like The Velveteen Rabbit or The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, or the comic The Stuff of Legend, Omnibus One amongst others), this book manages to both revere that comparison, while at the same time breaking free to tell it's own story.
THough there are some minor "Grim/Dark" overtones, this is still an engaging, fast-paced read, suitable for middle-grade readers (or perhaps adults who are young-at-heart), and it really illustrates what "Children's Literature" can (and should) stand for.
While undoubtedly inspired by many classics of the genre (like The Velveteen Rabbit or The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, or the comic The Stuff of Legend, Omnibus One amongst others), this book manages to both revere that comparison, while at the same time breaking free to tell it's own story.
THough there are some minor "Grim/Dark" overtones, this is still an engaging, fast-paced read, suitable for middle-grade readers (or perhaps adults who are young-at-heart), and it really illustrates what "Children's Literature" can (and should) stand for.
April 15, 2022
What a book. My goodness what a book.
There’s nothing I can say that won’t inadvertently accidentally unintentionally be a spoiler.
Let me just say this. You will be seized by the urge to sew an extraordinary ordinary stuffed animal by hand. You’ll never see fireflies/lightning bugs the same way again.
Buy this book in hardcover. It’s a keeper.
There’s nothing I can say that won’t inadvertently accidentally unintentionally be a spoiler.
Let me just say this. You will be seized by the urge to sew an extraordinary ordinary stuffed animal by hand. You’ll never see fireflies/lightning bugs the same way again.
Buy this book in hardcover. It’s a keeper.
September 28, 2016
I really wanted to like this. I really did. I wanted to love it based upon the cover alone. Rich, creepy illustrations, beautifully bound. But the writing itself didn't grab me like I had hoped it would, based upon the illustrations. I felt it was too "kid friendly" and there were some annoying (to me) writing ticks used by Joyce that I just couldn't get past: all of the purposefully bad grammar and all of the unnecessary quotation marks. Grated on my nerves.
Story wise, there were some pleasant moments. I enjoyed the coming of age aspect and the development of the relationship between toys and their child-owners. The bad guys are really bad and scary, enough to get you concerned about the fate of the main characters.
Anyway, while I didn't exactly fall in love with it, my 8 year old loved it, and I think that's what matters most. So, if you have a kid with a big imagination when it comes to their toys and if that kid isn't too bothered by creepy imagery and scary plot devices, then it might be worth picking it up for them. I'd say this book is best for the 7-10 range.
Story wise, there were some pleasant moments. I enjoyed the coming of age aspect and the development of the relationship between toys and their child-owners. The bad guys are really bad and scary, enough to get you concerned about the fate of the main characters.
Anyway, while I didn't exactly fall in love with it, my 8 year old loved it, and I think that's what matters most. So, if you have a kid with a big imagination when it comes to their toys and if that kid isn't too bothered by creepy imagery and scary plot devices, then it might be worth picking it up for them. I'd say this book is best for the 7-10 range.
May 27, 2016
I read this with my 9 year old and he said "it was awesome" so that's my review!
October 24, 2017
Ich kann noch gar nicht richtig in Worte fassen, wie unglaublich ideenreich, phantasievoll und liebenswert die Erzählung um Ollie Glockenherz ist! Das folgt die Tage :)
April 12, 2017
I don't cry often. Last book I cried with was the later Harry Potter books.
Book almost brought me to tears in the first chapter.
It's a cute little story that's warm and suspenseful at the same time.
Made me think back to my first 'favorite' toy.
Book almost brought me to tears in the first chapter.
It's a cute little story that's warm and suspenseful at the same time.
Made me think back to my first 'favorite' toy.
August 28, 2020
Un basurero es un lugar triste pero maravilloso, un lugar de recuerdos y tiempos pasados, lleno de fragmentos de vida que han seguido su viaje. Y cuando estas cosas rotas y olvidadas se tiran, se convierten en basura. Y acaban ahí: en ese lugar para la basura.
A pesar de ser un libro infantil, para niños, es una bella historia. Joyce es poseedor de un gran talento creativo, tanto narrativo como gráfico.
Esta historia, en especial, cuenta con detalles reflexivos, oscuros, tristes y nostálgicos. Una narración que habla de la familia, del amor, la lealtad, la humildad, la amistad, de nunca abandonar a los amigos y ayudar siempre a los menos afortunados, una historia que trata de Ollie, que es el "prefe" de Billy, y Billy es el niño de Ollie, y juntos van a tener una gran "ventura" inolvidable en donde demostrarán que son inseparables.
A pesar de ser un libro infantil, para niños, es una bella historia. Joyce es poseedor de un gran talento creativo, tanto narrativo como gráfico.
Esta historia, en especial, cuenta con detalles reflexivos, oscuros, tristes y nostálgicos. Una narración que habla de la familia, del amor, la lealtad, la humildad, la amistad, de nunca abandonar a los amigos y ayudar siempre a los menos afortunados, una historia que trata de Ollie, que es el "prefe" de Billy, y Billy es el niño de Ollie, y juntos van a tener una gran "ventura" inolvidable en donde demostrarán que son inseparables.
October 2, 2024
Cartea asta este pentru copilul din tine de care îți aduci aminte când găsești cutia cu jucării vechi în pod. Este despre aducere aminte, este despre nostalgie și un pic de magie.
M-a dus cu gândul la filmul acela de pe Minimax pe care l-am văzut într-o zi de iarnă sub pătură cu ursulețul în brațe. Se numea Povestea jucăriilor abandonate și această carte m-a dus cumva înapoi în timp la aceea vreme când jucăriile pentru mine erau vi. Trăiau și vorbeau în același timp cu mine.
Într-o eră în care nu se mai pune preț pe jucării mi-ar plăcea ca această carte să fie un fel de aducere aminte pentru vremurile când doar jucăriile ne puteau ocupa și bucura timpul.
M-a dus cu gândul la filmul acela de pe Minimax pe care l-am văzut într-o zi de iarnă sub pătură cu ursulețul în brațe. Se numea Povestea jucăriilor abandonate și această carte m-a dus cumva înapoi în timp la aceea vreme când jucăriile pentru mine erau vi. Trăiau și vorbeau în același timp cu mine.
Într-o eră în care nu se mai pune preț pe jucării mi-ar plăcea ca această carte să fie un fel de aducere aminte pentru vremurile când doar jucăriile ne puteau ocupa și bucura timpul.
February 4, 2016
I'm just about a third of the way though this but am enjoying it thoroughly and looking forward to hand-selling this. It is a perfect read-aloud chapter book for young ones who have enjoyed The Velveteen Rabbit. It will also be a great choice for those strong readers who are still very young, who need a challenging read but aren't ready for more mature middle grade fiction aimed more at 10 and 11 year olds.
Want to read
April 13, 2016This looks like an updated mish-mash of The Velveteen Rabbit and The Nutcracker. I've only skimmed it but the pictures are delightful so I've decided I need to read this at some point.
May 18, 2016
I'd heard about this book, and couldn't wait to pick it up. Ollie's Odyssey is a story about a boy, Billy, and his toy, Ollie. Ollie's is Billy's favorite, and one day Ollie gets toynapped, and the rescue mission begins!
It sounded like an absolutely adorable story, and it was! I think everyone can relate to a story about childhood, about a favorite toy.
The writing was in the POV of either Billy or Ollie, and I thought it was well done by William Joyce. Oh, and the illustrations - wow they are wonderful! Besides being a great story and uniquely written, it's a beautifully put together book. I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, cute, touching read!
It sounded like an absolutely adorable story, and it was! I think everyone can relate to a story about childhood, about a favorite toy.
The writing was in the POV of either Billy or Ollie, and I thought it was well done by William Joyce. Oh, and the illustrations - wow they are wonderful! Besides being a great story and uniquely written, it's a beautifully put together book. I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, cute, touching read!
August 17, 2016
I really loved this. I loved the connection between Billy and his favorite toy Ollie. I loved the way they talked about the world around them, that breaking the rules was "illegal", that during their play times they were going on an A-venture and that brave was something to have "I hope I have enough brave to do this". I also loved the pictures. It was an easy, fun, read that I think would appeal to a lot of kids. I can picture parents having as much fun reading this to kids as kids would have reading it themselves...perhaps more=)
October 30, 2017
This story really made me feel. The bond between the child and his favorite toy brought me great nostalgia about how realistic my favorite toys were to me when I was growing up. The themes of love, loyalty, bravery, and remembering were inspiring, especially because of the age of the characters. I loved the silly child-like language and the delightfully creepy illustrations. The ending was not as predictable as I expected, which is always a plus! I didn't want this one to end. A must-read for any child or children's lit fan who is looking for an adventure!
February 20, 2018
Sabes que un libro te va a cambiar la vida cuando debes frenarte a ti mismo para no acabarlo, quieres que dure por siempre.
Una historia que los llevara del cielo al infierno.
Hay momentos en que olvidas que es una historia de fantasia para niños.
Una historia que los llevara del cielo al infierno.
Hay momentos en que olvidas que es una historia de fantasia para niños.
April 3, 2018
Read this after my 10 year old recommended it. We both thought it was really good. Unique, heart warming, well written.
November 17, 2022
This book makes me want to drive to my parents house, find my favourite teddy, hug it tightly and weep.
February 10, 2025
Lindísimo y las ilustraciones preciosas
May 23, 2018
I want to hug this book and to kick it downstairs all at once. And that's why I'm typing to unload everything that's making me love and hate this book at the same time so I can finally find some peace.
I want to give this book five stars and one star all at once. And that's why I'm giving it three.
Why, book?
First, the good.
The best part is so good it must be written in caps.
THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE SUPERB. THEY ARE ALMOST PERFECT. They are heartwarming and lovely, and beautifully painted, and I love that they are sometimes a bit scary - because kids really need some horror in their tales so that they can learn to overcome their fears. And I like the horror aesthetics so much. And it blends with the cute, the lovely, the pretty and the fluffy so well here. I think both kids and adults can find these illustrations charming. And it's good.
Second, the cute.
The friendship between the boy and his toy (it's like a bear, but with long rabbit ears, a kind of bear-rabbit his mom made when he was just a baby) is beautifully told and shown, you get to see their little games, their wordplays, their joys and little sadnesses and many many quotable quotes (I don't have the book on me right now, so maybe I'll add some later, but believe me when I say that they're beautiful. They speak to me, the food and sleep and fun and lazy days loving me, they speak to my heart. Let's just say that the favourite word of the bunch is "Yummy". And they believe that this word can describe the best things in the world. Ahhh, I'm bad at describing beautiful things, but anyway.) You read and, at times, your heart melts just a bit. In a good, not overly sweet way. Reading the first half of the book was a joy.
Third, the bad. And the ugly.
THE BAD MAKES ME SO MAD IT ALSO MUST BE WRITTEN IN CAPS.
See? I already started rhyming. And you don't want me to start rhyming, trust me.
I AM ALMOST SURE THAT WILLIAM JOYCE WAS SCREAMING "USE ALL THE TROPES!!!111!!!1!1!" ALL THE TIME WHILE TYPING THIS OVERUSED HOLYWOOD TROPE SALAD THAT IS THE WHOLE SECOND HALF OF THE BOOK. AND YES, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT, THANK YOU. IT HAS ALL THE THINGS. ALL OF THEM. WHY.
And honestly, this problem is running through all the works of Mr. Joyce. All his books have these really great illustrations painted by Joyce himself and this horrible hollywoodish plotline and feel (and no, I like Hollywood movies, I hate slapsticks, deus ex machinas, boring evil vs. good fights, action scenes for the sake of action scenes (at least they might look good on screen, in books they are boring as fuck - to me) and lazy and uninspired writing, especially in books like these that start with so much potential). And by now I have read probably like six of them. Why? I don't know, maybe I just like torturing myself.
Fourth, the bittersweet soup of lovely quotes and failed expectations I'm currently boiling in.
So, you see. I really wanted to love this book. And it certainly has qualities to be really really loved. But I can't and I won't. And it hurts. And it's the unreached potential and shattered expectations that hurt the most.
But maybe you'll be able to like this book for what it is, because despite the hollywoodish plotline and all the action for the sake of action and slapstick and lazy tropes (these things bore me more than they probably should, maybe it's because I read more children's books than I probably should) it's a very lovely story with a lovely message and lovely illustrations and lovely quotes. Try it out. Like I said, it's lovely.
I want to give this book five stars and one star all at once. And that's why I'm giving it three.
Why, book?
First, the good.
The best part is so good it must be written in caps.
THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE SUPERB. THEY ARE ALMOST PERFECT. They are heartwarming and lovely, and beautifully painted, and I love that they are sometimes a bit scary - because kids really need some horror in their tales so that they can learn to overcome their fears. And I like the horror aesthetics so much. And it blends with the cute, the lovely, the pretty and the fluffy so well here. I think both kids and adults can find these illustrations charming. And it's good.
Second, the cute.
The friendship between the boy and his toy (it's like a bear, but with long rabbit ears, a kind of bear-rabbit his mom made when he was just a baby) is beautifully told and shown, you get to see their little games, their wordplays, their joys and little sadnesses and many many quotable quotes (I don't have the book on me right now, so maybe I'll add some later, but believe me when I say that they're beautiful. They speak to me, the food and sleep and fun and lazy days loving me, they speak to my heart. Let's just say that the favourite word of the bunch is "Yummy". And they believe that this word can describe the best things in the world. Ahhh, I'm bad at describing beautiful things, but anyway.) You read and, at times, your heart melts just a bit. In a good, not overly sweet way. Reading the first half of the book was a joy.
Third, the bad. And the ugly.
THE BAD MAKES ME SO MAD IT ALSO MUST BE WRITTEN IN CAPS.
See? I already started rhyming. And you don't want me to start rhyming, trust me.
I AM ALMOST SURE THAT WILLIAM JOYCE WAS SCREAMING "USE ALL THE TROPES!!!111!!!1!1!" ALL THE TIME WHILE TYPING THIS OVERUSED HOLYWOOD TROPE SALAD THAT IS THE WHOLE SECOND HALF OF THE BOOK. AND YES, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT, THANK YOU. IT HAS ALL THE THINGS. ALL OF THEM. WHY.
And honestly, this problem is running through all the works of Mr. Joyce. All his books have these really great illustrations painted by Joyce himself and this horrible hollywoodish plotline and feel (and no, I like Hollywood movies, I hate slapsticks, deus ex machinas, boring evil vs. good fights, action scenes for the sake of action scenes (at least they might look good on screen, in books they are boring as fuck - to me) and lazy and uninspired writing, especially in books like these that start with so much potential). And by now I have read probably like six of them. Why? I don't know, maybe I just like torturing myself.
Fourth, the bittersweet soup of lovely quotes and failed expectations I'm currently boiling in.
So, you see. I really wanted to love this book. And it certainly has qualities to be really really loved. But I can't and I won't. And it hurts. And it's the unreached potential and shattered expectations that hurt the most.
But maybe you'll be able to like this book for what it is, because despite the hollywoodish plotline and all the action for the sake of action and slapstick and lazy tropes (these things bore me more than they probably should, maybe it's because I read more children's books than I probably should) it's a very lovely story with a lovely message and lovely illustrations and lovely quotes. Try it out. Like I said, it's lovely.
February 12, 2025
Đọc mà không hề biết tác giả đứng sau bộ phim yêu thích của mình - Rise of Guardians
Một cuộc phiêu lưu tuyệt vời đầy xúc động về tình cảm và chặt chẽ về logic. Cuốn sách khiến mình cũng hồi tưởng về chú Cún - Người bạn yêu thích nhất của mình ngày xưa, và thật sự kí ức lạc mất món đồ chơi mình yêu quý không hề dễ chịu một chút nào.
Một cuộc phiêu lưu tuyệt vời đầy xúc động về tình cảm và chặt chẽ về logic. Cuốn sách khiến mình cũng hồi tưởng về chú Cún - Người bạn yêu thích nhất của mình ngày xưa, và thật sự kí ức lạc mất món đồ chơi mình yêu quý không hề dễ chịu một chút nào.
September 2, 2018
Un libro per bambini, si, ma che dovrebbero leggere anche gli adulti.
Una storia avventurosa e simpatica che parla di amicizia e di crescita, che mi ha coinvolto dalla prima pagina, che mi ha emozionato alla fine.
L’autore ha uno stile bellissimo, accompagna il lettore nella storia senza fallo sentire “bambino”, non cade nei cliché tipici della letteratura dell’infanzia, anzi, affronta argomenti importanti senza però nasconderne i lati negativi e più bui.
Questa storia brilla di amicizia e speranza, ma è anche molto cupa, con atmosfere quasi dark, dove la notte e l'ignoto dilagano.
Mi ha colpito! 🤗
Una storia avventurosa e simpatica che parla di amicizia e di crescita, che mi ha coinvolto dalla prima pagina, che mi ha emozionato alla fine.
L’autore ha uno stile bellissimo, accompagna il lettore nella storia senza fallo sentire “bambino”, non cade nei cliché tipici della letteratura dell’infanzia, anzi, affronta argomenti importanti senza però nasconderne i lati negativi e più bui.
Questa storia brilla di amicizia e speranza, ma è anche molto cupa, con atmosfere quasi dark, dove la notte e l'ignoto dilagano.
Mi ha colpito! 🤗
August 2, 2016
What I hoped would be a charming story turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. Like Joyce's guardian books that are in the 6-8 year old range, this one felt drawn out without a fluidity in the narrative. Toward the end it felt like a bunch of random, but conveniently available, characters were dropped in to help the plot along. I feel that Joyce's writing style is better suited to the storybooks. His sandman picture book was excellent.
Also, some of the scenes were quite dark and not really suitable for the age group it is catering to.
Also, some of the scenes were quite dark and not really suitable for the age group it is catering to.
February 7, 2019
Super cute! I really like this.
August 9, 2021
Fantastic read aloud. It was Aventurous (as Billy and Ollie would say), heartwarming, giggle-inducing, and high-stakes action. The clown villain is unnecessarily horror movie creepy in the illustrations, so we waited until my kids were 9 and 11 for this one. And I still only showed those illustrations to my sensitive kiddo during the daylight hours. Those pictures were not bedtime story appropriate. Just be warned about that aspect. Otherwise, this book is amazing. So glad we read it.
January 6, 2024
"Ricordare" era una parola che faceva sentire Ollie reale. Non importa che una cosa fosse vera o finta; se veniva ricordata, allora era vera. Se veniva ricordata, poi non svaniva.
"Ricordare" è una bella parola.
Adesso Ollie lo sapeva.
Billy avrebbe ricordato per sempre.
E Ollie non avrebbe mai dimenticato.
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"Ricordare" è una bella parola.
Adesso Ollie lo sapeva.
Billy avrebbe ricordato per sempre.
E Ollie non avrebbe mai dimenticato.
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January 5, 2023
A book intended for children that adults will “remember” and enjoy. We love this author. William Joyce has a knack for imagining a child’s world and bringing it to life with poetry and beauty.
Read this book when you are burned out on boring adult books.
Read this book when you are burned out on boring adult books.
June 7, 2023
Ollie, a stuffed bear with bunny ears, is one brave, loving, special little toy and, more importantly, he's Billy's favorite - the highest honor in the toys' world. The book tells a magical, adventurous story about the quest to save the ones we love most. And it's one of the most heartwarming stories I have ever read!
November 10, 2025
This was the cutest thing. I definitely need my own copy someday.
The illustrations were AMAZING.
I can see how this would be a fabulous read aloud to kids, but they may need yo be careful, because the clown is kind of scary.
The illustrations were AMAZING.
I can see how this would be a fabulous read aloud to kids, but they may need yo be careful, because the clown is kind of scary.
June 17, 2021
Toy Story meets Velveteen Rabbit.
Sweet story. Read to my 7 yo son.
Sweet story. Read to my 7 yo son.
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