FICTION

Just Imagine

by Pippa GOODHART
illus. by Nick Sharratt. 32p. Kane Miller. Sept. 2014. Tr $12.99. ISBN 9781610673433. LC 2014936088.
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PreS-K—Best suited for individual sharing, this title prompts readers to imagine life differently: "Can you imagine being big?/Or would you like to be small?/Imagine being made differently—not really human at all." Each busy spread shows upwards of 10 different scenarios that could happen if readers allow themselves to wonder. The last page tells readers to "dream yourself however you'd most like to be." Many brightly colored smaller sketches are presented in each spread, which may serve to direct readers' imaginings rather than encourage their own. The text works best as a conversation starter for adults, who often need help to think like a child again; this book can serve as that medium. An additional purchase.—Emily E. Lazio, The Smithtown Special Library District, NY
"Would you like to travel through time?...Would you like to live underground?" This companion to You Choose has the same winning premise: readers take cues from open-ended questions and cheery cartoon illustrations to tell their own stories. The busy but orderly spreads are filled with story-element ideas, offering either concrete choices or detailed scenes as inspiration. This is refreshingly low-tech entertainment.
Reviewed by Emily E. Lazio , Sep 01, 2014

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