Good morning, how are you? I wanted to share a new children’s book with you. You Rule! You Rule! is written by Rilla Alexander. I received a copy of this book in exchange for this review.
Before I share my thoughts with you about the book I wanted to do something different this morning. Check out the Authors info below. Isn’t she pretty. I love her yellow dress she is in and would like to get one for my sister for her Birthday. Look at all the amazing things she has done including being a illustrator and picture book maker whose work has appeared on everything from toys and teacups to busses and buildings. Can you imagine that because I believe it would be as lot of fun. Don’t you think so?
Then take a look at the cover of the book and the Dog he is blue. Would you want a blue Dog? I will keep the Dogs I have, and Charlie said he would as well. Although Charlie did say he might look for a Green Caterpillar as a new pet if you wouldn’t mind helping him find one in our neighborhood. But I will sit this hunt out.
I loved they plot and how the Author has written this story as not a story per-say but a lot of words that make sense when you read them. There were sayings I hadn’t heard since I was a child like ” knee-high to a Grasshopper”. Or the word diminutive children might not know that will lead to a teaching moment for parents.
As well as giving Charlie and I words to use in our Homeschool Spelling Class. I love that on each page of the book is a question for children to ask. Which families can turn into discussions and to keep the talking going kids can even illustrated there answers. Which Charlie and I can’t wait to do. Would you like to join us as were going to do this in our Art Class.
My family enjoyed this book which we believe would be perfect for younger children in elementary school although children of all ages can learn from this book. As well as adults who take the time to read the book with there families and go over the questions the Author ask in the book. As well as discussing the Artwork.
About:
A boldly graphic, verbally playful affirmation that the most precious things in life are immeasurable!
How far can you go? How much do you know? How kind are you? How much do I love you? These are the impossible questions every child has asked, and every parent has struggled to answer. This is a wonderfully affirmative and aspirational book of possibilities and exploration, a fantastic linguistic calibration/celebration of bravery, kindness, love, and so much more. Within this bright and colorful picture book and energetic glossary of words, Rilla Alexander brilliantly succeeds in measuring the immeasurables of life.
BUILDS EMOTIONAL LANGUAGE: This book provides the linguistic tools to describe and measure the widest possible emotions and qualities with a rich palette of words saturated in wit, whimsy, and empathy.
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUNG AND OLD: Whether you are shopping for a baby gift, a graduation gift, or browsing the library shelves for a book to soothe a child getting ready to start school, this book is for you!
A GENTLE MESSAGE OF INSPIRATION AND IMAGINATION: Follow along as a boy and his dog tenderly care for a lost caterpillar until its transformation and release as a glorious butterfly.
GORGEOUS, BOLD ILLUSTRATIONS: The author’s bright, kid-friendly artwork makes an instant impression—a feast for the mind and the eyes!
Perfect for:
- Fans of Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, Guess How Much I Love You, and I Wish You More
- A wonderful read-aloud resource for parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians
- Thoughtful new baby gift or addition to baby shower wishing well
- Engaging illustrated option for anyone seeking word books for toddlers
Rilla Alexander is an Australian-born, Los Angeles based graphic designer, illustrator and picture book maker whose work has appeared on everything from toys and tea cups to busses and buildings.
Her characters dance across Museo del Prado’s ceramics and stationery, populate Swiss Credit Cards and sleep on the walls of a Copenhagen hotel (where she replaced the bed with a tent).
She has exhibited, spoken at design conferences, and led workshops all over the world including the Pictoplasma Academy in Berlin, where she teaches character design.
Rilla has illustrated books she have written (Her Idea, The Best Book in the World, The New Rooster, You Rule!) and ones she has not (Jane Yolen’s A Bear Sat on my Porch Today, Lemony Snicket’s Swarm of Bees). She has also made board book series (Touchwords, Motor Mix) and a set of pocket sized books for preschoolers (Hippo Park Pals).
For more information visit byrilla.com
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
