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Una cosa difficile
C'è una cosa da grandi che a volta i grandi non ti sanno insegnare: chiedere perdono a un amico quando hai sbagliato.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published June 22, 2016
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June 22, 2021
A Difficult Thing: The Importance of Admitting Mistakes by Silvia Vecchini is a brief, very nicely drawn graphic novel of the importance of apologising for mistakes.
The drawing is in two-tone blue and white, there are no words – well, apart from “sorry”.
The use of a cliff, or rock-face as a metaphor for how hard it can be to say “sorry” was clever, it was a real struggle in this story, as it can be in real-life. The happy end-result is a wonderful message for the reader to feel the positive impact on both the giver of the apology and the receiver.
A clever little book, with a beautiful message for young and old alike.
4 stars
Many thanks to NetGalley and publishers for providing me with a free copy in return for my review.
The drawing is in two-tone blue and white, there are no words – well, apart from “sorry”.
The use of a cliff, or rock-face as a metaphor for how hard it can be to say “sorry” was clever, it was a real struggle in this story, as it can be in real-life. The happy end-result is a wonderful message for the reader to feel the positive impact on both the giver of the apology and the receiver.
A clever little book, with a beautiful message for young and old alike.
4 stars
Many thanks to NetGalley and publishers for providing me with a free copy in return for my review.
June 13, 2021
Does exactly what it says on the tin, nothing more, nothing less. And it's an important lesson to learn - sometimes you just have to say sorry for what you've said or done, and move on together.
The illustrations are lovely.
Possibly read this one to your child after you've done something quite heinous (you know what you've done).
(Picked up an ARC through NetGalley)
The illustrations are lovely.
Possibly read this one to your child after you've done something quite heinous (you know what you've done).
(Picked up an ARC through NetGalley)
February 14, 2023
This is a really different book with no dialogue or text to read. Instead all the pages are just pictures, in the blue/grey shades you see on the cover. There is a definitive story; I could absolutely The Difficult Thing having some good traction with anyone who struggles to read, autistic children, or those who benefit from a more visual experience. An ADHD diagnosed child I know would really love this book as they wouldn't have to do anything but interpret the photos; which is what they like to do when reading comics and kids books (that have photos) anyways. I'm told by them that reading is 'overrated'. Obviously I disagree but I can't discount their opinion as being true for them.
A great little book to put in daycares/day homes, in waiting rooms, and the like. I believe there is a book that could speak to a number of children and adults. And if not, it has no words so it doesn't take long to flip through.
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
A great little book to put in daycares/day homes, in waiting rooms, and the like. I believe there is a book that could speak to a number of children and adults. And if not, it has no words so it doesn't take long to flip through.
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
June 10, 2021
A simple tale of friendship and forgiveness. The book is 99.9% textless but depicts how hard it can be to say sorry (akin to climbing a mountain!) as well as how it takes both courage and bravery.
The illustrations are gorgeous, but my reading experience was marred by how large the file size was because it lagged on both my laptop and Netgalley phone app. Overall, I liked the message that the book was trying to send but it wasn't that impactful for me.
Thank you to Netgalley for an e-ARC of this book.
The illustrations are gorgeous, but my reading experience was marred by how large the file size was because it lagged on both my laptop and Netgalley phone app. Overall, I liked the message that the book was trying to send but it wasn't that impactful for me.
Thank you to Netgalley for an e-ARC of this book.
July 8, 2021
Mistakes are hard! Mistakes suck! It's hard for people to take responsibility, and honestly... It's a huge learning curve for kids and adults! A Difficult Thing: The Importance of Admitting Mistakes is a great book to help readers learn a very difficult task!
I will say, I loved the illustrations! They were very beautiful and have quite the personality to them. I love a great set of artwork within a book. It's refreshing.
The book has very few words in it, and it told using a metaphor. It was a fun way to show this important value, and I really liked it!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for providing a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
I will say, I loved the illustrations! They were very beautiful and have quite the personality to them. I love a great set of artwork within a book. It's refreshing.
The book has very few words in it, and it told using a metaphor. It was a fun way to show this important value, and I really liked it!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for providing a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
April 4, 2018
L'ho comprato approfittando dello sconto del 25% su tutti i libri della Bao... Ho fatto pazzie... E mi sa che ne farò ancora prima del 22 aprile...
Comunque.
L'ho comprato perché avevo già letto un fumetto del duo Vecchini-Sualzo, Fiato sospeso, che mi era piaciuto molto. Ho visto questo e l'ho preso, senza leggere né la trama, né le recensioni.
Sorpresa! Questo è un fumetto senza parole per piccolissimi. Dai quattro anni in su. Ci son solo delle grandi illustrazioni che occupano la pagina con una sola parola alla fine. Superata il primo momento di confusione ho apprezzato moltissimo la storia. Semplice ma universale.
I disegni, visto che sono diretti ad un pubblico così giovane, mi sembrano un po' troppo difficile da interpretare. A me, però, son piaciuti. Tratti morbidi che giocano su tre colori: bianco, nero e blu, come la copertina.
Comunque.
L'ho comprato perché avevo già letto un fumetto del duo Vecchini-Sualzo, Fiato sospeso, che mi era piaciuto molto. Ho visto questo e l'ho preso, senza leggere né la trama, né le recensioni.
Sorpresa! Questo è un fumetto senza parole per piccolissimi. Dai quattro anni in su. Ci son solo delle grandi illustrazioni che occupano la pagina con una sola parola alla fine. Superata il primo momento di confusione ho apprezzato moltissimo la storia. Semplice ma universale.
I disegni, visto che sono diretti ad un pubblico così giovane, mi sembrano un po' troppo difficile da interpretare. A me, però, son piaciuti. Tratti morbidi che giocano su tre colori: bianco, nero e blu, come la copertina.
November 21, 2021
2.5 stars.
Admitting mistakes and saying sorry is what I try my best to do during those situations and the book teaching kids to do the same is definitely a must. However, I think the execution is lacking as there is barely any dialogue accompanying the illustrations except in the end. As an adult, I can easily understand what the drawings are trying to signify/imply but I can't say the same if children were to read this on their own. An adult definitely has to read these with younger kids for them to understand the full meaning.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy for an honest review.
Admitting mistakes and saying sorry is what I try my best to do during those situations and the book teaching kids to do the same is definitely a must. However, I think the execution is lacking as there is barely any dialogue accompanying the illustrations except in the end. As an adult, I can easily understand what the drawings are trying to signify/imply but I can't say the same if children were to read this on their own. An adult definitely has to read these with younger kids for them to understand the full meaning.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy for an honest review.
June 10, 2021
Oftentimes us reviewers are told not to quote books before they've come out. I can't quote this one because it only has one word in it, and so it would be a spoiler. Some people will dismiss this simple episode, vignette or whatever as not worth making into a full book, other people will welcome its simplicity and how it shows friendship, dedication to friendship, and the effort needed at times to put things right. There's also the 'before' here for the young audience member to cogitate on – just what had happened before we join these characters? Simple design, untaxing narrative, and quietly-delivered moral make this a hit in my eyes.
June 19, 2021
I received an eARC copy from Diamond Book Distributors via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Such an accurate representation of a feeling all of us experienced at least once in a lifetime; accepting and admitting mistakes is a difficult lesson to learn.
This wordless, beautifully illustrated graphic novel shows us a mountain of guilt, admittance and uncomfortableness we face when dealing with a mistake we made and an apology that follows. It also teaches us to accept the apology, build trust and have faith in honesty and friendship.
Although it is wordless, this graphic novel is packed with meaning and leaves room for interpretation, learning, and improvement.
Such an accurate representation of a feeling all of us experienced at least once in a lifetime; accepting and admitting mistakes is a difficult lesson to learn.
This wordless, beautifully illustrated graphic novel shows us a mountain of guilt, admittance and uncomfortableness we face when dealing with a mistake we made and an apology that follows. It also teaches us to accept the apology, build trust and have faith in honesty and friendship.
Although it is wordless, this graphic novel is packed with meaning and leaves room for interpretation, learning, and improvement.
July 14, 2021
Two and a half stars, rounding up to three.
Coming September 2021.
Cute illustrations telling a brief story mostly without words. I loved the illustrations, the limited color scheme, and the adorable characters. However, for me, the concept missed its mark. I’m not sure if I needed dialogue to clarify what was happening, or more detail in the illustrations. I’m afraid I don’t see how the story being told in the illustrations relates to admitting mistakes.
I am grateful to Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley for providing me with the opportunity to read and review A Difficult Thing.
Coming September 2021.
Cute illustrations telling a brief story mostly without words. I loved the illustrations, the limited color scheme, and the adorable characters. However, for me, the concept missed its mark. I’m not sure if I needed dialogue to clarify what was happening, or more detail in the illustrations. I’m afraid I don’t see how the story being told in the illustrations relates to admitting mistakes.
I am grateful to Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley for providing me with the opportunity to read and review A Difficult Thing.
August 8, 2021
Beautifully and simply told. This short graphic novel illustrates with lovely simplicity just how difficult admitting that you made a mistake is and how important it is to own up to it and say that very hard, "Sorry."
I really like how it gets the point across without getting too preachy or after-school special. It's a lovely, quick read that you can enjoy with younger kids. It accomplishes what it set out to do.
Happy thanks to NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors, and Ablaze for the early read!
I really like how it gets the point across without getting too preachy or after-school special. It's a lovely, quick read that you can enjoy with younger kids. It accomplishes what it set out to do.
Happy thanks to NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors, and Ablaze for the early read!
June 8, 2021
Beautifully illustrated in tones of white and blue, this almost wordless book, there is one word in it, still was able to present a very clear and strong message about admitting mistake, taking responsibility and asking for forgiveness. Simple done perfectly! Very efficient!
October 4, 2021
6/12/2021 Full review tk at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
10/4/2021 Odd that the book is subtitled The Importance Of Admitting Mistakes when those words are nowhere to be found in the copy I was sent. Not that there are many words at all in this book, which is a gorgeously illustrated, deceptively simple parable acknowledging how hard it is to say sorry but how worthwhile in the end.
We follow a young dog in a cyanotype-tinted landscape as he makes amends to the friend he wronged. The struggle to do the right thing is echoed in the metaphor of the difficult terrain he must traverse, which slowly warms and lightens as he apologizes and helps to make right what went awry. As far as story goes, it's not terribly complicated or long, but the thoughtfulness of the art, whether it be in the friends' distinct expressions or in the perfectly evoked weather conditions and their effects on the characters, is absolutely stunning. Silvia Vecchini and Sualzo do amazing things with pacing just by going in for close-ups then zooming out again, and working with layers of color to signify shadow and light. The meditative aspect of this book is superb, with the art inviting you to linger over each page while you empathize with the hesitancy and struggle of the protagonist to keep working towards earning forgiveness.
I've never read anything by these creators before but definitely would again. Highly recommended for all children (tho not necessarily in the Adobe Digital Edition I read. I swear that format was designed to pain the reader in exchange for entertainment.)
A Difficult Thing by Silvia Vecchini & Sualzo was published September 28 2021 by Ablaze and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
10/4/2021 Odd that the book is subtitled The Importance Of Admitting Mistakes when those words are nowhere to be found in the copy I was sent. Not that there are many words at all in this book, which is a gorgeously illustrated, deceptively simple parable acknowledging how hard it is to say sorry but how worthwhile in the end.
We follow a young dog in a cyanotype-tinted landscape as he makes amends to the friend he wronged. The struggle to do the right thing is echoed in the metaphor of the difficult terrain he must traverse, which slowly warms and lightens as he apologizes and helps to make right what went awry. As far as story goes, it's not terribly complicated or long, but the thoughtfulness of the art, whether it be in the friends' distinct expressions or in the perfectly evoked weather conditions and their effects on the characters, is absolutely stunning. Silvia Vecchini and Sualzo do amazing things with pacing just by going in for close-ups then zooming out again, and working with layers of color to signify shadow and light. The meditative aspect of this book is superb, with the art inviting you to linger over each page while you empathize with the hesitancy and struggle of the protagonist to keep working towards earning forgiveness.
I've never read anything by these creators before but definitely would again. Highly recommended for all children (tho not necessarily in the Adobe Digital Edition I read. I swear that format was designed to pain the reader in exchange for entertainment.)
A Difficult Thing by Silvia Vecchini & Sualzo was published September 28 2021 by Ablaze and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
December 27, 2023
"A Difficult Thing" by Silvia Vecchini takes a unique approach to conveying the importance of admitting mistakes through a two-tone, wordless comic format. While the message is undeniably powerful, my personal experience with the book left me with mixed feelings.
The absence of words, though a deliberate stylistic choice, became a major hurdle for my engagement with the narrative. The reliance solely on illustrations made it challenging to grasp the subtleties of the story, and I found myself longing for a more nuanced exploration of the themes presented. As a reader, I missed the depth that words could have provided to enhance the storytelling.
Despite my personal reservations, it's essential to acknowledge that this book may find its audience among parents and children who appreciate a more visually-driven narrative. The illustrations are beautifully rendered, and the concept of conveying such a vital lesson without words is ambitious and commendable. For parents seeking a tool to discuss the importance of admitting mistakes with their children, this book could serve as a valuable resource.
The central message about the power of the word "sorry" is universal and important for children and adults alike. The simplicity of the narrative may resonate with some readers, particularly those who are drawn to the graphic novel format in children's fiction. While it didn't align with my personal preferences, I recognize that different readers may find value in its simplicity and visual storytelling.
In conclusion, "A Difficult Thing" may not have been to my taste due to its lack of words and exclusive reliance on illustrations. However, for parents and children open to exploring a more visual approach to storytelling, it could serve as a meaningful conversation starter about the significance of admitting mistakes. The book's inherent message remains valuable, even if its execution may not resonate universally.
The absence of words, though a deliberate stylistic choice, became a major hurdle for my engagement with the narrative. The reliance solely on illustrations made it challenging to grasp the subtleties of the story, and I found myself longing for a more nuanced exploration of the themes presented. As a reader, I missed the depth that words could have provided to enhance the storytelling.
Despite my personal reservations, it's essential to acknowledge that this book may find its audience among parents and children who appreciate a more visually-driven narrative. The illustrations are beautifully rendered, and the concept of conveying such a vital lesson without words is ambitious and commendable. For parents seeking a tool to discuss the importance of admitting mistakes with their children, this book could serve as a valuable resource.
The central message about the power of the word "sorry" is universal and important for children and adults alike. The simplicity of the narrative may resonate with some readers, particularly those who are drawn to the graphic novel format in children's fiction. While it didn't align with my personal preferences, I recognize that different readers may find value in its simplicity and visual storytelling.
In conclusion, "A Difficult Thing" may not have been to my taste due to its lack of words and exclusive reliance on illustrations. However, for parents and children open to exploring a more visual approach to storytelling, it could serve as a meaningful conversation starter about the significance of admitting mistakes. The book's inherent message remains valuable, even if its execution may not resonate universally.
February 15, 2023
I really enjoyed the book “A Difficult Thing: The Importance of Admitting Mistakes” but Silvia Vecchini. This was a large majority wordless book except for the one word, sorry. I think this book shows just how much an apology can make or break a situation. It shows just how much a small apology can make such a positive different when in any argument, miscommunication, etc. I believe that it’s not hard to actually make the apology, it’s just difficult to be the first one and take that first step to being the bigger person. I think this teaches kids a great lesson on how to interact with someone when both parties are upset. The title of this book got perfectly because it shows how you sometimes have to be aware of the mistakes all humans make. It may be hard to face the truth, but you have to be able to have trust and courage. Also, the illustrations in this book were beautiful. The tones in the colors, and the precise detail made it a great read. I definitely recommend bringing out this book if your students are having a hard time getting along, or even in your home, if your kids refuse to say sorry to each other. I overall thought this was a beautifully made book, and definitely recommend reading if you haven’t!
August 23, 2021
The illustrations in this mostly wordless story are really sweet and cute, and I love the two-tone color scheme. However, the message promised by the title isn't clear at all- it feels like we're seeing the aftermath of the mistake perhaps, but if you disregard the title, the story seems to be about an accident. We see an anthropomorphized dog find a broken wheel at the base of a hill. He climbs up the hill, with the weather changing from springlike to wintry, and finds an anthropomorphized chicken on the other side, sad about his broken riding toy. The dog hands the wheel to the chicken and says "Sorry," then the two fix the toy together and ride off happily. I'm sure we're supposed to assume the dog caused whatever happened that broke the wheel of the toy, but there's no hint of that in the illustrations, though it could be a decent story about helping others, so there's that. And as I said, the illustrations are really nice!
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June 16, 2021
I received an electronic ARC from Diamond Book Distributors through NetGalley.
Wordless Graphic Novel
Sometimes admitting you've made a mistake is hard. Readers see an empty hillside to start the book. Then a broken wheel appears. They will begin making inferences and be able to make predictions as the story unfolds. Readers do see a young being retrieve the wheel and then struggle with the elements to get back up the hill. Love the way Vecchini portrays how hard it is to face admitting a mistake and saying "Sorry". The book continues through the repair process - both the riding toy and the friendship to complete the cycle.
The artwork is lovely and softly presents this tale of an incident and the admission of guilt through the reconciliation. Delightful read together book for families or lower elementary classes to talk about consequences and also work on prediction skills. Great for talking about empathy and honesty as well.
Wordless Graphic Novel
Sometimes admitting you've made a mistake is hard. Readers see an empty hillside to start the book. Then a broken wheel appears. They will begin making inferences and be able to make predictions as the story unfolds. Readers do see a young being retrieve the wheel and then struggle with the elements to get back up the hill. Love the way Vecchini portrays how hard it is to face admitting a mistake and saying "Sorry". The book continues through the repair process - both the riding toy and the friendship to complete the cycle.
The artwork is lovely and softly presents this tale of an incident and the admission of guilt through the reconciliation. Delightful read together book for families or lower elementary classes to talk about consequences and also work on prediction skills. Great for talking about empathy and honesty as well.
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June 20, 2022I appreciate the simplicity of this book -- it's a wordless picture book with a brief visual narrative. One friend makes a mistake and breaks a wheel off another friends scooter (we assume, because we do not get to see how the break occurs). That friend has to search far and wide to find the other friend and say "I'm sorry," repair his mistake. The friends are then able to enjoy time spent together again.
The narrative is relatable and children will appreciate that in a way it's not all that hard to say "I'm sorry" and admit fault, but it's so important for friendships to admit the wrong and make repairs.
I do wish there was a bit more to the narrative here, though the book does certainly accomplish what it says -- demonstrating the importance of admitting mistakes.
***Note: I was given a review copy of this book via Publisher's Spotlight. Opinions are my own.
The narrative is relatable and children will appreciate that in a way it's not all that hard to say "I'm sorry" and admit fault, but it's so important for friendships to admit the wrong and make repairs.
I do wish there was a bit more to the narrative here, though the book does certainly accomplish what it says -- demonstrating the importance of admitting mistakes.
***Note: I was given a review copy of this book via Publisher's Spotlight. Opinions are my own.
June 28, 2021
A charming, largely word-free picture book with lovely illustrations. I'm just not sure who the target audience is. There's not enough action or excitement to entertain little ones who are just looking at the pictures, and although the overall message of "apologize, move on, things will be okay" is a nice one for teaching emotional literacy, this book may bore slightly older children. I've never had luck 'reading' wordless picture books to the children in my life, but as with all things, your mileage may vary. Worth a brief paging-through (as that's all you need to do here), but not going into any RA's I do for my library. (NetGalley provided me with an e-ARC of this book in return for an honest review.)
July 19, 2021
Drawn in a style reminiscent of the Mutts cartoons by Patrick McDonnell, this wordless book will draw in young "readers". They will be able to narrate the story in their own words (in whatever language they wish). I have one minor complaint. While Vecchini obviously had a specific (and good) narrative attached to the story, as indicated in the sub-title, I don't think that needed to be so obvious. I want space to allow kids to give their own interpretations of the text which may or may not be exactly the same as "the importance of admitting mistakes". The purpose would be better kept for back matter addressed to adults. Still a book I will be recommending to parents, teachers and librarians.
January 3, 2022
'A Difficult Thing: The Importance of Admitting Mistakes' with story and art by Silvia Vecchini is an almost wordless graphic novel for young readers.
In a story told in 2 colors and one word, we learn the importance of admitting mistakes. The story starts as a kind of mystery as we meet a young dog in search of something. It all becomes clear as the story progresses.
The important thing here is not what led to this story. That is left to the imagination. The important thing is what is done to make things right. The illustrations are nice and the story is easy to follow.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
In a story told in 2 colors and one word, we learn the importance of admitting mistakes. The story starts as a kind of mystery as we meet a young dog in search of something. It all becomes clear as the story progresses.
The important thing here is not what led to this story. That is left to the imagination. The important thing is what is done to make things right. The illustrations are nice and the story is easy to follow.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
June 15, 2021
Beautifully illustrated book - that reads like a young children's comic book. I read this with both my five-year-old and two-year-old - my daughter (who is five) asked where the words were. I explained some books are visual and allow us to interpret them. She "read" the story for me and it was a good bonding moment. My two-year-old said "uh-oh!" which let me know he got the moral of the story. He is learning how to say sorry and I can interpret this book with him as needed.
Thank you to the author Sivia Vecchini, the publisher of Diamond Book Distributors, and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
Read on,
SJ
Thank you to the author Sivia Vecchini, the publisher of Diamond Book Distributors, and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
Read on,
SJ
June 24, 2021
This tiny story of pictures has a good message and beautiful artwork. I picked it up because admitting mistakes is definitely a message I want to impart my 5yo and 3yo. The story shows one child working hard to help another sad child fix his broken wagon so they can play happily together again. I wouldn't say it so much shows "The Importance of Admitting Mistakes" since it doesn't show the fixer/helper child breaking the wagon to begin with - the wagon just starts off broken. But my 5yo said he liked it "a whole lot", and it was his second favorite of the four new books we read today. Thanks to Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley for the free ARC!
June 21, 2021
Rating: 4
Re-Read Factor: No
We so often hear that actions speak louder than words, but words carry their weight too. A simple apology can carry a long way, and this book was able to illustrate exactly that for its intended audience with a single word.
As for the illustrations, they were beyond par and incredibly scenic. I am unsure, however, which sub-audience the book is intended for as the monochrome might deter younger children's attentions.
Re-Read Factor: No
"Sorry . . ."
We so often hear that actions speak louder than words, but words carry their weight too. A simple apology can carry a long way, and this book was able to illustrate exactly that for its intended audience with a single word.
As for the illustrations, they were beyond par and incredibly scenic. I am unsure, however, which sub-audience the book is intended for as the monochrome might deter younger children's attentions.
December 30, 2021
This is a beautiful and touching, almost wordless story about two friends, one whom must apologize to the other. An adult reading this with a child can help piece together the story: A wheel goes bouncing down a hill, a dog chases the wheel and catches it. When the dog walks back up the hill, it is steep and rocky. At the top of the hill is a chicken, whose wagon the dog has just broken. The dog says "Sorry," and together the two repair the wagon. It's a simple story with a simple lesson told in a beautiful way.
September 15, 2021
If you're looking for a starter level graphic novel with a powerful message, this is it. A Difficult Thing: The Importance of Admitting Mistakes is magical. The illustrations completely tell the story. Only one word is present: sorry. As a school librarian, I am sharing this with my school counselor for her to share with students. It would also be a wonderful teaching book on "how to read graphic novels" as the pictures really tell the story.
June 21, 2021
I don’t dislike this. The art is very good and the story is quite heartfelt. But I’m a little mystified as to why it’s getting a print release. This seems rather more like an abnormally good web comic than it does a children’s book. In fact, I’ve read web comics for children that are not only longer than this by far, but also much more full of depth and nuance.
June 28, 2021
I like the simple color scheme and simplistic style of the art. I think this story was best done without words, making it very much an interpretive picture book. It's a nice message, but I also felt it was lacking something -- more weight to the sorry character's feelings? more context? - I'm not sure, but I felt it needed more for me to move my ok rating higher.
June 29, 2021
The entire point of this book is how important it is to say you're sorry when you've done something to hurt someone, even if it may be difficult to say. Readers of any age will be able to get the message. Maybe some parents could use it to accompany their own apologies?
This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
July 18, 2021
NetGalley ARC.
Sorry folks, this just didn't resonate with me. It's a tiny comic with no words, only okay artwork and a thin story. It may too big for kids to understand (metaphors yo) but too small for adults to take the time to care about. It is difficult but I admit my mistake in reading this.
Sorry folks, this just didn't resonate with me. It's a tiny comic with no words, only okay artwork and a thin story. It may too big for kids to understand (metaphors yo) but too small for adults to take the time to care about. It is difficult but I admit my mistake in reading this.
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