JUNE 2019 - AudioFile
Author/narrator Peter H. Reynolds encourages each of his young listeners to find their voice, as even a single voice can make an impact on the world. This audiobook is beautifully narrated by the writer, with some help from a few children. The gentle, melodious music that accompanies each section harmonizes with the fluid tones of the text, enhancing the audiobook’s message. Reynolds provides a soothing performance with clear pronunciation and appropriate nuances, demonstrating that some authors shine at narrating their work. Though the print version of this story includes pictures, the audiobook stands on its own. A thoroughly enjoyable listen. A.L.S.M. 2021 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
Praise for Say Something:"In this new effort, Reynolds shows readers a variety of ways a voice can be used, listened to, and heard to make a difference... Reynolds' hand-lettered text, set in white text bubbles against a mix of bright backdrop colors and patterns, deftly works with before-and-after illustrations to show the change that children can effect. This book's encouragement to kids to find their voices can also be used to start a conversation about how they can make a difference in their world." — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for The Word Collector:"Peter H. Reynolds always manages to walk a delicate line with his books - make that a couple lines: weighty but not weighed down. Universal yet kid-centric. No easy feat." -Travis Jonker, School Library Journal"Capture[s] the beauty of words and the wonder of sharing them with others... enchanting." — Kirkus Reviews"Packs a powerful punch... capture[s] both the joy of learning and the power of kindness." — School Library JournalPraise for Happy Dreamer:"The message of acceptance and patience comes through clearly, and the exhortation to 'carve your own path' and 'show the world who you are' will be appreciated by anyone who has ever felt misunderstood." — Booklist"Celebrates individuality, self-expression, and the joys of being a dreamer... a liberating validation of dreaming as restorative, comforting, and powerful, while giving kids full license to be themselves." — Publishers Weekly"A sweet gift to praise spirited individuality, this choice encourages readers to dream big. Let those sparkles fly!" — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Ish:* "Ish...encourages readers to see the world anew." — School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for The Dot:* "Simplicity itself, like the dot in the title, this small book carries a big message." — Booklist, starred review* "In this engaging, inspiring tale, Reynolds (illustrator of the Judy Moody series) demonstrates the power of a little encouragement...Reynolds pulls off exactly what his young heroine does, creating an impressive work from deceptively simple beginnings." — Publishers Weekly, starred review* "With art that seems perfectly suited to the mood and the message of the text, Reynolds inspires with a gentle and generous mantra: 'Just make a mark.'" — School Library Journal, starred review"It may speak to formerly artistic young readers who are selling their own abilities short." — Kirkus Reviews
JUNE 2019 - AudioFile
Author/narrator Peter H. Reynolds encourages each of his young listeners to find their voice, as even a single voice can make an impact on the world. This audiobook is beautifully narrated by the writer, with some help from a few children. The gentle, melodious music that accompanies each section harmonizes with the fluid tones of the text, enhancing the audiobook’s message. Reynolds provides a soothing performance with clear pronunciation and appropriate nuances, demonstrating that some authors shine at narrating their work. Though the print version of this story includes pictures, the audiobook stands on its own. A thoroughly enjoyable listen. A.L.S.M. 2021 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
