My World: A Companion to Goodnight Moon

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Summary: Pleasantly surprised
Review: After reading other reviews for this title, I must say, I was certainly skeptical about My World. However, all I needed to do was introduce it to my 18 month old to turn my skepticism around into utter delight. Rachel loves Goodnight Moon but it seems that My World scores even higher on her book list! The story is told through the eyes of a child, observing the big world around him/her which can, at times, be overwhelming and, let's face it, big. The book's wording exhibits loose associations at times (childlike), an inconsistent structure (again, childlike), and unusual illustrations, which, as we have seen in "Moon" capture the detail-oriented eye of a child, reading after reading.
The book's wording lends itself to a repetitive, rhythmical reading, perfect for lulling that little one into la-la land- my husband has this down to a science.
The best part of this book is the way it enhances a parent's appreciation for their child's world view. Awesome!

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Summary: Don't be fooled - children love it!
Review: After reading some of the disappointing reviews I felt compelled to write. This is a favorite of my son's! I think that's what we need to keep in mind is how the kids respond to it and what it's teaching. Of course it can get difficult having to read the same book five times in a row, but it's wonderful when the kids are so interested in reading! He loves seeing the differences between "my" and "daddy's" objects. The pictures are wonderful an he is mesmerized by the colors. Yes, the text is simple however it is interesting and is not sing-song ish. Enjoy!

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Summary: Great book that kids love
Review: After reading some of the disappointing reviews I felt compelled to write. This is a favorite of my son's! I think that's what we need to keep in mind is how the kids respond to it and what it's teaching. Of course it can get difficult having to read the same book five times in a row, but it's wonderful when the kids are so interested in reading! He loves seeing the differences between "my" and "daddy's" objects. The pictures are wonderful an he is mesmerized by the colors. Yes, the text is simple however it is interesting and is not sing-song ish. Enjoy!

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Summary: Not too bad - check it out at the library first
Review: I agree with the other reviewer who indicated that they really didn't like Margaret Wise Brown's writings. I think they are a little strange as well but this book really captures the attention of little ones much like her Goodnight Moon, which I thought was absolutely over-rated beyond measure. But, when you read it to a little one, they really enjoy it. My world just talks about the differences between the world of a child and that of his parents. It's neat to see how the little boy tries to imagine all sorts of things - like swinging so high that he's swinging over the world. I don't care for the illustrations although the colors are great. To be honest, you wouldn't be missing much if you passed this one by. But it does teach ownership of items and compares them to those of an adult. But I also find myself explaining that rabbits don't have cats and dogs for pets, nor do they eat fish for dinner. I know that sounds ridiculous but a curious toddler wants to know these things. Check it out from your local library before making a purchase on this book. So many reviews on the bad side are not going to be too wrong. Your child will make the final decision - I've read it a hundred times so if he likes it, well, there you have it!

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Summary: disappointed, don't read, just make up your own story
Review: I must be honest. I do not like Margaret Wise Brown nor the artist, Clement Hurd, at all. Her writing is supposed to be intended for kids yet she writes as though she were entering a poetry reading on Haight Street. She refuses to keep a consistent rhythm and forces off-rhymes when an easy rhyme could exist, apparently for the sake of art. It is the stuff anyone could write.
The drawings--all of the drawings--are classic Americana but not pretty just....quaint. This book in particular has some truly wierd looking sketches, which make you wonder if Hurd finally succumbed to whatever troubled Brown.
Good Night Moon is better, but the Big Red Barn is the best of her work, still not very good, but decent.
Russell Hoban is my favorite children's author, and The Little Brute family is my daughter's favorite (along with the Two Sillies--a brilliant piece).

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Summary: Profoundly disappointing
Review: I probably have to read this book 5-6 times a day to my 1 year old son. (Actually, I have to read most of his books 5-6 times a day. That's part of the joy of having a toddler!) I dread each time he comes to me with "My World" held high. The beauty of "Goodnight, Moon" is in its rhythm - it is pleasant to read out loud. Brown's "The Big Red Barn" also has a fairly good rhythm. This book is jarring and discordant, almost as if Brown wanted to display the English language at its clumsiest. The illustrations are decent, but not great. Do yourself a favor. Your toddler will listen to anything. Buy him/her some Sandra Boynton books, or something from the "Tender Mercies" series. Buy "Goodnight Moon". Buy Dr. Seuss, (especially "In a People House"!) Don't buy "My World".

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Summary: A five star review...
Review: I see this book didn't get the best reviews. I can understand that. It appears to be a book with no meaning, but to my suprise, I found that kids see it much differently than adults. It is a concept book that contrasts things that are the childs by saying "my", and things that are someone elses, like "daddys", or "mommys". My daughter would ask questions like "is that my comb"? Anyways, it works well as a night time book. It is short and sweet, and it makes sense to kids! I think it is a really creative different book.

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Summary: Didn't live up to my expectations
Review: I waited with great anticipation only to be disappointed. The smooth, flowing rhymes of the other Margaret Wise Brown books were not present in this book. My 2-1/2 year old enjoyed looking at the cover (he instantly recognized the rabbits he loved in Good Night Moon), but he quickly lost interest when we started reading. Even my husband didn't want to continue reading the book. I would definitely recommend purchasing Good Night Moon, The Runaway Bunny, or Big Red Barn instead. My son (and I) thoroughly enjoyed each of them!

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Summary: An Extraordinary Mind on a Bad Day
Review: The other night my two-year-old picked up "Goodnight Moon," and said, "OOO, I SO love this one!" "Goodnight Moon" is the work of an extraordinary mind; "My World," is the work of an extraordinary mind on a bad day. It's not a companion book. Where is the great, green room? The object to object comparisons are meant to be soothing, but I find them patronizing; I especially dislike the bit about "my bed" (a cage-like crib) and "mother's bed" (a queen's).

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Summary: Pretend You Can't Read And Just Look At the Pictures
Review: This book is not very good to tell you the truth. The writing is too simplistic even for a very young reader or story-listener and it is choppy and doesn't flow well. The book is, of course, by the famous team who brought us the Runaway Bunny and Goodnight Moon and so I expected a lot from it and was disappointed. However, it is certainly worth looking at because the artwork is so wonderful and we get to see lots and lots more details from the family of bunnies that we met in Goodnight Moon. Any child who has loved the soothing tones of that book will delight in the daytime activities and will have fun pouring over the details in this book. I enjoyed seeing what the Papa Bunny looked like! This really is not the classic that the others are but that doesn't mean it's not a worthy addition to your library. The illustrations alone are a treat and will be loved by all. Enjoy it for what it offers and if nothing else just put your self in the shoes of millions of little kids...pretend you can't read! Don't let reading stop you from enjoying the warmth and fun of the loving Bunny family. It would really be a shame to miss this.