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The Blank Page: How a Piece of Paper Connects to Everything
Is a blank page really blank? Poet Alberto Blanco pulls back the curtain and illuminates all of the elements hidden in a single piece of paper: the tree it was made from, the rain and sun that allowed the tree to grow, and the people that created it. An enlightening read for readers young and old, it soon becomes clear that a blank page contains the whole cosmos.
In The Blank Page, acclaimed Mexican poet Alberto Blanco inspires children and adults to keep looking deeper, to never take things at face value. Charming illustrations by Rob Moss Wilson portray a world that slowly comes to life in a single sheet of paper: first the tree, then the forest, then the people are discovered, revealing the whole interrelated ecosystem of our world. As Blanco says: "Where nothing happens, there is a miracle we are not seeing."
In The Blank Page, acclaimed Mexican poet Alberto Blanco inspires children and adults to keep looking deeper, to never take things at face value. Charming illustrations by Rob Moss Wilson portray a world that slowly comes to life in a single sheet of paper: first the tree, then the forest, then the people are discovered, revealing the whole interrelated ecosystem of our world. As Blanco says: "Where nothing happens, there is a miracle we are not seeing."
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Published September 22, 2020
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September 22, 2020
This story begins with a page that is blank except for the words “There is nothing here.”
And the story goes on to tell the story of how even when a page might be blank, it isn’t nothing, because it is paper, and paper is indeed something even if there are no words on it at all. Something that has a story to tell of where it came from, beyond just knowing it is made from. And if paper is made from wood, how does a tree turn into paper.
This takes the reader on a journey from simple illustrations of a tree to pointing out all the things that help the tree grow. The soil, the sun, the sky, all of nature, and time all help the trees grow. And if we keep looking, we may see more trees, a forest. The clouds above that bring rain that falls in the mountains and flows downstream, fills the rivers, and rivers that bring water to the trees. In order to make paper, some of those trees need to be cut down, but thoughtful people take only what they need. At the bottom of the hill is the mill where the trees become paper. And if you follow the road you can see the city where lots of paper is used in all kinds of businesses. Beyond there, you can see the workers tending to fields where fruit, vegetables and grains come from, which also need all the same things, the rain that brings water, the sun’s rays, the earth’s soil, and clean air.
This closes with one more thing you can see when you see a blank page...”you, reading this book.”
So the next time you see a blank page, look closely… ”Because it contains the whole universe.”
Published: 22 Sep 2020
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August 4, 2020
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The Blank Page is a book that shows children exactly where their paper has come from and the process it went through to become a page in their book. It makes children understand that a piece of paper is so much more than just what you can see.
When I was a child I went on a school trip to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester. Amongst many of the things that we saw and were taught was how the paper was made. They had a whole demonstration beginning with the trees and ending up with a piece of paper we each were given that was made there. I was fascinated and have never forgotten that day. This book took me straight back to that day in my mind.
The illustrations are quite basic looking but they are there just to give the reader a taste of what they can actually see on the page. They are to use their imagination for the rest of the images. The funny thing is that I first read this in a PDF file on my computer (I had an arc copy of the book), and the pages didn’t have any illustrations. I was confused but going back and reading it again I thought the idea of the book was to use your imagination to see what was happening at each stage of the paper’s life and to show that a blank page is never really blank if you use your imagination.
After reading some reviews where reviewers mentioned the illustrations I became confused. Were they talking about the illustrations that they had conjured up in their heads or was I missing something, so I downloaded a Kindle version and lo and behold the pages did have illustrations. Small ones but they were there. I actually preferred the book when I was making the story up and creating images in my head – sorry.
Overall, this is a wonderful book for making children see more than just a piece of paper, to make them understand that it doesn’t just magically appear in books, that paper is created from nature and that if they look hard enough they will see that.
The Blank Page is a book that shows children exactly where their paper has come from and the process it went through to become a page in their book. It makes children understand that a piece of paper is so much more than just what you can see.
When I was a child I went on a school trip to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester. Amongst many of the things that we saw and were taught was how the paper was made. They had a whole demonstration beginning with the trees and ending up with a piece of paper we each were given that was made there. I was fascinated and have never forgotten that day. This book took me straight back to that day in my mind.
The illustrations are quite basic looking but they are there just to give the reader a taste of what they can actually see on the page. They are to use their imagination for the rest of the images. The funny thing is that I first read this in a PDF file on my computer (I had an arc copy of the book), and the pages didn’t have any illustrations. I was confused but going back and reading it again I thought the idea of the book was to use your imagination to see what was happening at each stage of the paper’s life and to show that a blank page is never really blank if you use your imagination.
After reading some reviews where reviewers mentioned the illustrations I became confused. Were they talking about the illustrations that they had conjured up in their heads or was I missing something, so I downloaded a Kindle version and lo and behold the pages did have illustrations. Small ones but they were there. I actually preferred the book when I was making the story up and creating images in my head – sorry.
Overall, this is a wonderful book for making children see more than just a piece of paper, to make them understand that it doesn’t just magically appear in books, that paper is created from nature and that if they look hard enough they will see that.
August 10, 2020
While I understand what this book was trying to do, I found it uninspiring and rather bland.
The reader is basically asked to look behind the sheet of paper to the processes and materials that go into it, from the trees and workers to the sun and rain and the planet itself. The idea that a piece of paper contains the whole universe is, while lovely, a little abstract for a children's book.
I'm not loving the illustrations here, either. They're colourful but rather flat and basic.
My favourite line in the book is probably the last one ("Where nothing happens, there is a miracle that we are not seeing.") and despite what the blurb says, it's not even Blanco's line. Attribution is given on the copyright page.
Overall, this is a forgettable book. While the message is laudable, the execution is just plain boring.
Thank you to NetGalley and Plum Blossom Books for providing a digital ARC.
The reader is basically asked to look behind the sheet of paper to the processes and materials that go into it, from the trees and workers to the sun and rain and the planet itself. The idea that a piece of paper contains the whole universe is, while lovely, a little abstract for a children's book.
I'm not loving the illustrations here, either. They're colourful but rather flat and basic.
My favourite line in the book is probably the last one ("Where nothing happens, there is a miracle that we are not seeing.") and despite what the blurb says, it's not even Blanco's line. Attribution is given on the copyright page.
Overall, this is a forgettable book. While the message is laudable, the execution is just plain boring.
Thank you to NetGalley and Plum Blossom Books for providing a digital ARC.
November 3, 2020
I feel like this picture book could have been so much better.
I like the concept behind.
I like how this small book tries to educate about trees and their importance.
I like the idea about how things are changing regarding cutting the trees down and what we see around with all the buildings and construction.
But I feel like this book didn't do much.
I like the raw basic illustration.
I like the concept behind.
I like how this small book tries to educate about trees and their importance.
I like the idea about how things are changing regarding cutting the trees down and what we see around with all the buildings and construction.
But I feel like this book didn't do much.
I like the raw basic illustration.
December 21, 2020
The Blank Page by Alberto Blanco and illustrated by Rob Moss Wilson is a children's book that explains how paper is made. He speaks about the many people that are involved and the different parts of nature that are affected or contribute to paper as well. This book is easy to understand and I like the simplistic illustrations that go with it because they don't distract from the topic but rather enhance the experience.
September 23, 2020
A nice picture book about paper and how it is collectively done. Pictures are very colorful, loved the tree hugging part. Text gets away from context a bit. But It is a nice book the talk about such things with kids.
August 7, 2020
This is a BEAUTIFUL book. I can see this being a fantastic classroom read-aloud in the 1st and 2nd grades. It’s a science lesson, a language arts lesson, and a PEOPLE lesson with the loveliest illustrations that suck you in. I have a particular group of students in mind that I know would have picked this up to read over and over again. So engaging, so well-written, so gorgeous.
FTC Disclosure: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
FTC Disclosure: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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September 30, 2020“Where nothing happens, there is a miracle that we are not seeing."
When we pick up a picture book, we often only see what is right in front of us: the words and pictures that the writer has handpicked just for us. In The Blank Page, however, Alberto Blanco leads the reader to question whether a page is ever truly blank. Behind the blankness of a page, there are so many pieces that had to work congruently to make the page exist. For example, paper is made from wood. Where did the wood come from? What had to happen for the forest that grew the trees that made the wood thrive, and who helped throughout the process? While leading the reader through a simplified process of what has to happen to create one sheet of paper, one is reminded that we are all a part of the process that makes our little edge of the universe work. Blanco nudges his reader to remember that we can always look deeper, and little things like sheets of paper aren’t always so simple.
Blanco creates an enlightening read for adults and children alike in The Blank Page. In a book with a delightfully different plotline, the reader is led through the process behind what had to happen to make the book they are holding tangible. Supplemented by Wilson’s charmingly simple illustrations, the process behind what makes a sheet of paper come to life and give us the perfect medium for our favorite stories is made accessible to readers of any age. What something appears to be cannot always be taken at face value, and oftentimes we take for granted what has to happen for each piece of paper to end up where it’s meant to be. This intuitive picture book is the perfect introduction to prompt discussions for young children about the world around them.
(Pine Reads Review would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing us with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change upon final publication.)
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When we pick up a picture book, we often only see what is right in front of us: the words and pictures that the writer has handpicked just for us. In The Blank Page, however, Alberto Blanco leads the reader to question whether a page is ever truly blank. Behind the blankness of a page, there are so many pieces that had to work congruently to make the page exist. For example, paper is made from wood. Where did the wood come from? What had to happen for the forest that grew the trees that made the wood thrive, and who helped throughout the process? While leading the reader through a simplified process of what has to happen to create one sheet of paper, one is reminded that we are all a part of the process that makes our little edge of the universe work. Blanco nudges his reader to remember that we can always look deeper, and little things like sheets of paper aren’t always so simple.
Blanco creates an enlightening read for adults and children alike in The Blank Page. In a book with a delightfully different plotline, the reader is led through the process behind what had to happen to make the book they are holding tangible. Supplemented by Wilson’s charmingly simple illustrations, the process behind what makes a sheet of paper come to life and give us the perfect medium for our favorite stories is made accessible to readers of any age. What something appears to be cannot always be taken at face value, and oftentimes we take for granted what has to happen for each piece of paper to end up where it’s meant to be. This intuitive picture book is the perfect introduction to prompt discussions for young children about the world around them.
(Pine Reads Review would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing us with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change upon final publication.)
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @pinereadsreview and check out our website at www.pinereadsreview.com for reviews, interviews, blogs, podcast episodes, and more!
August 10, 2020
I love reading children's books, because you can read it at any age, and yet still get something out of it.
The Blank Page tells the readers that there is something more than the mere blank page. There are a lot of things that go into the making of a single piece of paper. It includes the whole universe, including YOU. And to quote the author, Alberto Blanco here; "Where nothing happens, there is a miracle we are not seeing."
This book is a subtle way in instilling to readers to be mindful of our ways and how we affect the world we live in. That we are a part of everything that comes to be made. That even the world and the universe come together in order to make a single blank piece of paper. It is also a book that gives the readers a great first glance into being environmentally conscious.
The art and the wordings in the book all came together and created a masterpiece for everyone to enjoy. I highly recommend this book to any reader, of any age.
(Thank you Netgalley and the author for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.)
The Blank Page tells the readers that there is something more than the mere blank page. There are a lot of things that go into the making of a single piece of paper. It includes the whole universe, including YOU. And to quote the author, Alberto Blanco here; "Where nothing happens, there is a miracle we are not seeing."
This book is a subtle way in instilling to readers to be mindful of our ways and how we affect the world we live in. That we are a part of everything that comes to be made. That even the world and the universe come together in order to make a single blank piece of paper. It is also a book that gives the readers a great first glance into being environmentally conscious.
The art and the wordings in the book all came together and created a masterpiece for everyone to enjoy. I highly recommend this book to any reader, of any age.
(Thank you Netgalley and the author for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.)
September 4, 2020
Thank you to Parallax Press and NetGalley for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
A blank page is not really a blank page. Alberto Blanco takes the reader on a journey to consider all the things needed to create a blank page. The journey goes back to a forest, but also to the soil, the sun, the clouds which develop rain in order to create the tree in the forest. The story explores the workers needed to harvest the wood in the forest and the mill to create paper from wood. But finally, the author shares it really take the universe fully cooperating together to create a blank page, which is such a beautiful thing to readers, artists and educators.
Look for this on 9.22.20!
A blank page is not really a blank page. Alberto Blanco takes the reader on a journey to consider all the things needed to create a blank page. The journey goes back to a forest, but also to the soil, the sun, the clouds which develop rain in order to create the tree in the forest. The story explores the workers needed to harvest the wood in the forest and the mill to create paper from wood. But finally, the author shares it really take the universe fully cooperating together to create a blank page, which is such a beautiful thing to readers, artists and educators.
Look for this on 9.22.20!
August 30, 2020
This children's picture book tells the Thich Nhat Hanh teaching about how the entire universe can be seen in a blank piece of paper, demonstrating how everything is interconnected.
I liked that the people cutting down the trees and the factory workers making the paper were not demonized but simply an important part of a piece of paper. And I liked the final words: Where nothing happens, there is a miracle that we are not seeing. A good, simple book.
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I liked that the people cutting down the trees and the factory workers making the paper were not demonized but simply an important part of a piece of paper. And I liked the final words: Where nothing happens, there is a miracle that we are not seeing. A good, simple book.
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August 7, 2020
I feel this could have been better done. I liked the idea but I found both text and illustrations too "busy" conflicting in a way with the message the story wanted to convey.
I would have loved to have loved it but unfortunately it will not be particularly memorable and the illustrations were not my cup of tea.
**I received a free ARC of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
I would have loved to have loved it but unfortunately it will not be particularly memorable and the illustrations were not my cup of tea.
**I received a free ARC of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
August 1, 2020
A simple children's book about all the work that goes into creating a book, the paper we need, the trees required, sun, and the people who make it possible. Read this on the kindle and wasn't impressed with the illustrations, however, I am interested in seeing the print version once it is released.
(Book Pub Date: 22 Sep 2020 #TheBlankPage #NetGalley)
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August 21, 2020
I received an electronic ARC from Parallax Press through NetGalley.
The idea behind this book is interesting but the execution falls flat. The text offers information on how paper is made and all the elements involved in the process. The illustrations are different - brightly colored but cartoonish. This could be a read aloud but the structure doesn't flow well.
The idea behind this book is interesting but the execution falls flat. The text offers information on how paper is made and all the elements involved in the process. The illustrations are different - brightly colored but cartoonish. This could be a read aloud but the structure doesn't flow well.
December 15, 2020
The Blank Page is a beautiful story about interconnectedness and interdependency. It starts with a blank page, as the title suggests. A blank page isn't a lot, right? It just seems empty space? How much could it be worth really? However, the author goes on to talk about how much effort and the people involved in making that one single blank page. The page may not seem like much but is born out of a hard work and several days of different processes.
The story in a way teaches about discerning the value of even the smallest thing and it does so marvelously with its bright illustrations!
The story in a way teaches about discerning the value of even the smallest thing and it does so marvelously with its bright illustrations!
August 22, 2020
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Parallax Publishing/Plum Blossom for the digital review copy of this delightful, little book.
Okay. So if I had kids, this would be the type of book I would buy them. I would want them to read absolutely everything, but we would most definitely own this book. It takes a single object (a blank page) and traces its origins to trees and how paper is made, taking great care to constantly remind us how nothing exists in a vacuum and that we are all connected in everything we do.
I also really loved Rob Moss Wilson’s artwork. It’s a straightforward style that I often see in webcomics and that I absolutely love! Simple line work with colors that pop. I want more.
Since I don’t have kids, I’ll settle for telling my young library patrons and their parents about this one. They walk out of our library with stacks and stacks, and adding this to their pile will help them to think more globally about the stacks of books they carry out.
This one comes out on September 22, so definitely keep your eyes peeled for it at your local library or favorite indie bookseller.
Okay. So if I had kids, this would be the type of book I would buy them. I would want them to read absolutely everything, but we would most definitely own this book. It takes a single object (a blank page) and traces its origins to trees and how paper is made, taking great care to constantly remind us how nothing exists in a vacuum and that we are all connected in everything we do.
I also really loved Rob Moss Wilson’s artwork. It’s a straightforward style that I often see in webcomics and that I absolutely love! Simple line work with colors that pop. I want more.
Since I don’t have kids, I’ll settle for telling my young library patrons and their parents about this one. They walk out of our library with stacks and stacks, and adding this to their pile will help them to think more globally about the stacks of books they carry out.
This one comes out on September 22, so definitely keep your eyes peeled for it at your local library or favorite indie bookseller.
September 17, 2020
Nothing is not Simple
This is a fascinating book that encourages children to look deeper into things that might appear simple or mundane. The author dives deep into what goes on behind the scenes to make a simple piece of paper. He steps back in a logical progression, first looking at the trees and everything that could be around them to the people who are involved in turning that tree into paper and getting the paper out into the world. It shows that everything in our lives, even the most simple of things, has a deeper connection to the Earth, to people, and perhaps even more. A large amount of page time is spent in the natural world, giving this book a subtle emphasis on environmentalism without being too heavy-handed or preachy. This book is perfect for a child who has natural curiosity about where things come from.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
This is a fascinating book that encourages children to look deeper into things that might appear simple or mundane. The author dives deep into what goes on behind the scenes to make a simple piece of paper. He steps back in a logical progression, first looking at the trees and everything that could be around them to the people who are involved in turning that tree into paper and getting the paper out into the world. It shows that everything in our lives, even the most simple of things, has a deeper connection to the Earth, to people, and perhaps even more. A large amount of page time is spent in the natural world, giving this book a subtle emphasis on environmentalism without being too heavy-handed or preachy. This book is perfect for a child who has natural curiosity about where things come from.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
August 27, 2020
The Blank Page by Alberto Blanco, with illustrations by Rob Moss Wilson, shows the reader that a blank sheet of paper is s0 much more than that. It is the tree and nature that created the page. This story shows us not just want a blank page physically is, but what it could be in the hands of creators.
I thought this was a sweet story. I was a preschool teacher for four years, and I definitely could see this as a book I would have read to my students when discussing not only where paper comes from, but how our imaginations can create so much with a blank page. While I liked this story but I wasn't blown away--and yes--I HAVE been blown away by picture books many times. I liked it, and I thought the illustrations were simple and effective. Truly, I think my favorite part of this whole book was the quote Blanco uses from Joao Guimaraes Rosa:
"Where nothing happens, there is a miracle we are not seeing."
I think this is a beautiful sentiment, and it worked really well with this story.
I thought this was a sweet story. I was a preschool teacher for four years, and I definitely could see this as a book I would have read to my students when discussing not only where paper comes from, but how our imaginations can create so much with a blank page. While I liked this story but I wasn't blown away--and yes--I HAVE been blown away by picture books many times. I liked it, and I thought the illustrations were simple and effective. Truly, I think my favorite part of this whole book was the quote Blanco uses from Joao Guimaraes Rosa:
"Where nothing happens, there is a miracle we are not seeing."
I think this is a beautiful sentiment, and it worked really well with this story.
August 27, 2020
*I received this book as an eARC from Plum Blossom via Edelweiss. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
What goes into a piece of paper? This picture book makes children think. They'll think about where many things come from and what all goes into them and what they provide for others. From the trees that will become paper to the people who chop them down to the animals who find protection in the trees to the nutrients the tree needs to survive. Everything has a history and is connected to other things. The story ends by grounding the reader back to the book that they're holding, going full circle.
This picture book is such an interesting thought exercise. I love how it encourages children to think about the world around them in a different way. I give this book a 4/5.
What goes into a piece of paper? This picture book makes children think. They'll think about where many things come from and what all goes into them and what they provide for others. From the trees that will become paper to the people who chop them down to the animals who find protection in the trees to the nutrients the tree needs to survive. Everything has a history and is connected to other things. The story ends by grounding the reader back to the book that they're holding, going full circle.
This picture book is such an interesting thought exercise. I love how it encourages children to think about the world around them in a different way. I give this book a 4/5.
November 14, 2020
This story uses the creation of a blank piece of paper to show explore interconnectivity. The blank page contains a tree, a forest, the earth, water, and sunlight that grew the forest, the work of the people that chopped down the trees and took them to the mill to be processed into paper, that was taken to the city to be used by many businesses, who are fed by the farmers who grow food, and so on. When you look at a blank page, even though you don't see it, it contains the universe. The simple artwork suits the simple way the story is told, and shows people of different skin tones working together. An interesting thought experiment, and will surely inspire conversation.
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August 12, 2020
**Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.**
3.5 stars
I appreciate how The Blank Page touches on a variety of lessons, including basic needs for survival, community, environmental awareness, and imagination. It moves through the process of making paper, including all the components that are needed for life, and in the process, shows how we are all interconnected through something so seemingly simple. Things are not always what they seem at first glance, and the author poses the idea that readers must always look deeper. This is a nice introductory book for young people interested in science, exploration, and the world around them.
3.5 stars
I appreciate how The Blank Page touches on a variety of lessons, including basic needs for survival, community, environmental awareness, and imagination. It moves through the process of making paper, including all the components that are needed for life, and in the process, shows how we are all interconnected through something so seemingly simple. Things are not always what they seem at first glance, and the author poses the idea that readers must always look deeper. This is a nice introductory book for young people interested in science, exploration, and the world around them.
August 16, 2020
2.5 rounded up. Mostly I really liked the concept of this book, but the execution didn’t quite nail it for me.
I am a big fan of books (for adults and kids!) that provide a zoom in and zoom out perspective. This one follows paper and all of the people and resources required to make paper. I just wish it had done a little more and been more dynamic because I think something like this would be so great for so many parts of the classroom (an elementary Econ unit?? social studies? natural resources convos? The list goes on).
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I am a big fan of books (for adults and kids!) that provide a zoom in and zoom out perspective. This one follows paper and all of the people and resources required to make paper. I just wish it had done a little more and been more dynamic because I think something like this would be so great for so many parts of the classroom (an elementary Econ unit?? social studies? natural resources convos? The list goes on).
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 24, 2020
This is a book that starts with a blank page, and with each page of our book, the reader learns that a blank page starts as a tree, and a tree is in a forest, and a forest needs water and sun and nutrients to live. The book goes on to tell the reader that what seems like a simple piece of paper is a part of a much bigger world and that everything starts with something else. It's a very simplistic representation of life cycles and how living in the world means we need to be aware of what we use in terms of resources.
I would recommend this book to kids who are learning about the world at large and need a simpler view to start with.
I would recommend this book to kids who are learning about the world at large and need a simpler view to start with.
August 3, 2020
I believe this book is perfect for any child to read as it shows them to be conscious of the environment. I like how the author dove deep into what is behind the making of a book. This would be an amazing book to incorporate into a lesson plan when going over recycling and the affects we have in the environment. I believe the author really made it easy for children to understand how ecosystem rely on each other to work in unison. The age group I would say is pk-2nd grade I believe if it wanted to target a larger audience it would need to give more information.
August 18, 2022
RATING 3 STARS
This is kind of a play on the whole story of a pencil idea. "I made this pencil" "No, the ENTIRE UNIVERSE made this pencil".
It's cute enough and asks the reader to imagine the larger picture and how interconnected everyone is in the world. Should be a fairly obvious concept, but since it's not, this should be required reading for all politicians (as long as someone explains it to them).
Side note: I'm a little suspicious of the author's last name. A little too on the nose...
This is kind of a play on the whole story of a pencil idea. "I made this pencil" "No, the ENTIRE UNIVERSE made this pencil".
It's cute enough and asks the reader to imagine the larger picture and how interconnected everyone is in the world. Should be a fairly obvious concept, but since it's not, this should be required reading for all politicians (as long as someone explains it to them).
Side note: I'm a little suspicious of the author's last name. A little too on the nose...
August 2, 2020
I received this book for review, the opinions presented are entirely my own.
This was a nice book for all ages that shows how things are interconnected, how a blank page is not just a blank page, but the tree and the soil and from there an entire world unfolds.
It was cute and short, plus a great starting point for many discussions with the little ones. Some illustrations were awesome - especially the ones on the whole page, with lots of tiny details.
This was a nice book for all ages that shows how things are interconnected, how a blank page is not just a blank page, but the tree and the soil and from there an entire world unfolds.
It was cute and short, plus a great starting point for many discussions with the little ones. Some illustrations were awesome - especially the ones on the whole page, with lots of tiny details.
August 10, 2020
An informative children's book that provokes deep thought regarding how the universe is linked, and how something comes from nothing. Teaching young children how something as simple as a blank page, has come so far from the process of papermaking, starting with a seed in the ground, turning into a tree. Gorgeous accompanying illustrations, my only regret is that my kindle is only black and white. Very well written, enjoyable for those of all ages.
August 27, 2020
This book is very sweet. The story of a blank page and where it comes from is well written for children and the illustrations are very cute and appropriate. My favorite is the red barn and the farmer in his garden. I think that this book would be a good book to read to children, especially when they have writer's block or are in an artistic rut. The story itself, where paper comes from, could be inspiring to children to imagine all the things the paper could be.
August 12, 2020
The Blank Page by Alberto Blanco is a beautiful little book that presents ideas about connectivity and taking a deeper look at things. It inspires curiosity and appreciation for where things come from and has engaging pictures young readers are sure to enjoy.
Many thanks to Parallax Press, Plum Blossom, and NetGalley for the advance copy.
Many thanks to Parallax Press, Plum Blossom, and NetGalley for the advance copy.
August 26, 2020
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.
This is the story of how a blank page is more than just a blank page. This book is perfect for kids (and adults) who always want to know 'why' or 'how come'. I can't wait to read this to my children and bring it into my classroom.
This is the story of how a blank page is more than just a blank page. This book is perfect for kids (and adults) who always want to know 'why' or 'how come'. I can't wait to read this to my children and bring it into my classroom.
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