Philip's Reviews > Green:

(Yes, those are my daughters with their fantastic aunt and an autographed copy of the book.)

My sister went to the ALA Convention in Chicago this year. The author of this book, Green was there, and was willing to autograph (and personalize) a copy.

So, this review is in part me saying: Hey Sis, I don't think I'll ever say to you "don't forget to be awesome" because you never forget. (And yes, that was a subtle tribute to another Green booky thingy... Get it, Green?) And part me saying: This book is really stinking cool.

I'm willing to wager Laura Vaccaro Seeger is more artist than author. The book is not plot-heavy. And I can't really say it's character-driven. And I don't normally review children's books without the help of Eleanor, so I may be lacking a child's critical (ok, uncritical) honesty and lack of direction - but because I don't have her here to guide me with her rabbit trails, I'm left to review a children's book on my own. (For the record, she was up for reviewing it, but as I mentioned earlier I wanted to pay homage to my sister, and Eleanor also gets off topic sometimes.)


I'm too tired to adequately describe the book. I'm sorry. Also, I'm not getting paid for these reviews...

There are holes and designs cut out from each page that help make up the pictures on the preceding and succeeding pages. They are masterfully done.

For instance, Gwennie, while reading the book with us cried out, "IT'S LIKE MAGIC!!!"

It is well done.

So, thanks, Dana. And thanks, Ms. Seeger for taking the time to sign it.