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Although labeled as a book intended for children 2-5 years old, the book is anything but a childrens book! This is by far our all time favorite book! When my son was in junior high he was asked to do a book report....unknown to us (his parents) he chose "The big orange splot." When his teacher saw the book he had written on she was upset (after all the book is only a few pages long) until she read it. The next day she read the book aloud in class! To a bunch of JUNIOR HIGH students! They loved it as well. There is so much hidden meaning....from learning unknown terms for "crazy" to the underlying theme that you need to be true to yourself regardless of what others think. Then too, the book ends with all of "plumbean's" (the main character) neighbors coming to understand that they had formerly "stuffed" their own desires in favor of conforming to what society expected. Those neighbors then follow their own dreams as well. A great "feel good" book for all ages! Highest praise for a little known bookRead full review
This is a children's book, but it is fun for all ages. The message of being true to yourself, and having confidence in your own opinion despite what other's think, and despite how society pressures you, is timeless. That serious message is packaged in an amusing tale, and the illustrations are charming. I bought nine copies and gave them to everyone on my block (hoping to either justify my home decorating decisions or strike terror in their hearts... okay both:)
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Fun story and a great message about individuality and celebrating everyone’s differences. One of my all time favorites!
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This is obviously a child's book, however it is one of my favorite books of all time. Adorably funny, concise story of being true to yourself regardless of the reaction of others and also teaches that the reaction of others can change through communication and understanding.
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from the seventies
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