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Published December 4, 2018
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December 27, 2018
Wow, gorgeous illustrations!!!
You Stole My Name is a fantastic rhyming book by Dennis McGregor. What really makes the book shine is the absolutely gorgeous illustrations that are so realistic and colorful! This is my favorite children 's book this year! Wow, the cute poems and the colorful paintings go so perfect together! Love it and so will kids of all ages!!!
You Stole My Name is a fantastic rhyming book by Dennis McGregor. What really makes the book shine is the absolutely gorgeous illustrations that are so realistic and colorful! This is my favorite children 's book this year! Wow, the cute poems and the colorful paintings go so perfect together! Love it and so will kids of all ages!!!
September 3, 2018
Multi-dimensional Creativity!
Musically and graphics wise Dennis McGregor has always been one of the most creative folks I have ever met. From writing technical spec sheets to playing fiddle in a jazzy swing band, McGregor always brings his unique flair to the project. In "You Stole My Name", his most recent book, he unleashes his sense of whimsy; the result is a book that can be equally enjoyed by both parents and children. This is literature that will remain on a family's bookshelf for generations.
Musically and graphics wise Dennis McGregor has always been one of the most creative folks I have ever met. From writing technical spec sheets to playing fiddle in a jazzy swing band, McGregor always brings his unique flair to the project. In "You Stole My Name", his most recent book, he unleashes his sense of whimsy; the result is a book that can be equally enjoyed by both parents and children. This is literature that will remain on a family's bookshelf for generations.
December 15, 2018
Crazy Good Artwork
Stunning animal artwork. Amazing to look through all the pictures. Anyone that appreciates fine art or loves animals should enjoy this.
Each spread has a short rhyming verse about two different animals that share some similarity in their name, accompanied by an amazing picture of the animals.
This could be great for kids that love animals, but also great for adults as a coffee table book (or something).
A quick read, but you'll spend far more time enjoying the art.
Stunning animal artwork. Amazing to look through all the pictures. Anyone that appreciates fine art or loves animals should enjoy this.
Each spread has a short rhyming verse about two different animals that share some similarity in their name, accompanied by an amazing picture of the animals.
This could be great for kids that love animals, but also great for adults as a coffee table book (or something).
A quick read, but you'll spend far more time enjoying the art.
December 17, 2018
A book of rhymes about animals named after other animals. A clean and polished book. The rhymes are nice and fun. The style of the illustrations is hyper-realistic, with very bright colors, with playful compositions, creating a cool hypnotic effect with a bit of a metaphysical vibe. An artistic children's book. Fun and interesting to look at for both kids and adults.
December 2, 2019
Beautiful poetry and illustrations
I got this book because the title looked intriguing and was very pleasantly surprised to find brilliant illustrations and whimsical verses are enchanting and true to life. I would highly recommend this book to teachers and librarians to use within the classroom.
I got this book because the title looked intriguing and was very pleasantly surprised to find brilliant illustrations and whimsical verses are enchanting and true to life. I would highly recommend this book to teachers and librarians to use within the classroom.
February 18, 2019
I had no idea there were so many!
This fun book was also very informative. I was expecting a simple picture book but was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed the often comical words in the book as well. The author was very clever. Great job.
This fun book was also very informative. I was expecting a simple picture book but was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed the often comical words in the book as well. The author was very clever. Great job.
October 17, 2023
This book is gorgeous. Stunning illustrations, and a nice hook for the content. It will be enjoyed by many. As a public librarian, I am struggling with the format. It will not fit on the shelf. If it was 75% of the size, I’d catalog it immediately. This was a donation to our collection, and I will pass it along to a child/family who will enjoy it at home for many, many readings. It would make a great gift for young animal lovers.
April 4, 2023
Young readers will love this book. The illustrations are wonderful, and the accompanying text explains in a few short words why these two creatures go together. This would make a great read-aloud, with time to discuss the details of the illustrations.
Thanks to Blue Star Press and Dennis McGregor for the opportunity to read and enjoy this book.
Thanks to Blue Star Press and Dennis McGregor for the opportunity to read and enjoy this book.
April 13, 2023
I received an electronic ARC from Blue Star Press through Edelweiss+.
Four line poems accompanied by gorgeous full color illustrations on each page spread. Readers meet two animals in each poem; each shares at least part of a name. This is a lighter read that can lead to further research on the various animals. A great read aloud for families or classes.
Four line poems accompanied by gorgeous full color illustrations on each page spread. Readers meet two animals in each poem; each shares at least part of a name. This is a lighter read that can lead to further research on the various animals. A great read aloud for families or classes.
April 4, 2019
Confusing
The point of view shifted a lot. Sometimes it was the animal who stole the name speaking, then the animal whose name was stolen, and other times both. Ebook could have been double paged to view the animals while reading about them.
The point of view shifted a lot. Sometimes it was the animal who stole the name speaking, then the animal whose name was stolen, and other times both. Ebook could have been double paged to view the animals while reading about them.
December 16, 2018
Amazing illustrations!
This is such a cute, clever idea. What really stands out is the incredible illustrations. They are really very clever!
This is such a cute, clever idea. What really stands out is the incredible illustrations. They are really very clever!
December 17, 2018
Excellent book
Exquisite illustrations, with attention to details. Overall a cute, easy flowing story. Highly recommend this book for any animal lovers.
Exquisite illustrations, with attention to details. Overall a cute, easy flowing story. Highly recommend this book for any animal lovers.
January 31, 2019
Beautiful illustrations!
Clever poems pair perfectly with the artwork. My 7-year-old and I both loved it! (her favorite of all was the catfish)
Clever poems pair perfectly with the artwork. My 7-year-old and I both loved it! (her favorite of all was the catfish)
July 30, 2019
I loved the artwork, poetry, and originality of this book. It was a fun little read.
February 15, 2020
wow, these illustrations ...can u even call them that? i am seriously ... well done. just eye numbing. wow wee!!
April 2, 2020
Beautiful Illustrations
The rhyming prose and beautiful illustrations make this book a joy to read and listen to. I would definitely recommend this book.
The rhyming prose and beautiful illustrations make this book a joy to read and listen to. I would definitely recommend this book.
May 3, 2021
Gorgeous illustrations!
What a clever idea for a book. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous!! Loves going through all the pictures and rhymes.
What a clever idea for a book. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous!! Loves going through all the pictures and rhymes.
November 14, 2024
The concept is cool and the text is okay enough. The pictures are absolutely beautiful!
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