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I loved the bright pictures in this book. They were very eye catching and attractive. The text flowed well and wasn't too long. A very sweet book.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This is a lovely story about how we are part of nature. Great story, with excellent examples.

Precious with a positive message for little ones!
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Cute, simple and charming prose! Illustrations are reminiscent of Eric Carle because of the patterns, paint on paper and construction paper looking images and backgrounds. A sweet book with a strong message of uniqueness and belonging. 5 stars!

Beautiful story with a beautiful message. Read this to both of my boys and it had their attention. Will definitely use this as curriculum in my classroom.

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Visually stunning, "The Whole Wide World and Me" reminds lets kids know that they all are a part of something so much bigger than ourselves. This wholesome message is conveyed through a short poem and bright, colorful illustrations. The pictures are so beautiful. I love every little detail and the parts where pictures spanned both pages.

The Whole Wide World and Me is a quick read with interesting pictures, but I don't think it really says anything. The young girl compares herself to a flower, a cloud, a rock rolling down the hill -- all things that occur with very few people noticing. Based on the synopsis, it was a book about being a small part of a larger world, although I wish the focus of the story had been a little more obvious. I don't think it's something children will easily understand, and isn't that the point of a children's book?

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This picture book is short and sweet with vibrant illustrations and a lovely message. While there isn’t a storyline or plot, I imagine it could be a favorite for young readers to read time and time again.

The illustrations were lovely. The idea was nice but there’s no real story. I feel like it’s an okay book for under 4 year olds to look at the pictures for but it doesn’t have all too much substance.

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A little girl imagines herself a cloud in the sky, a huge wave, a rock rolling down the mountain and more as she contemplates the whole wide world around her.

This is a celebration of imagination and the wonder of nature through the eyes of a child. It’s a look at how much fun can be had in the outdoors when we’re unplugged. And it is loaded with fantastic examples of similes and metaphors that would be great for kids who are learning what these language tools are. The paper collage illustrations in this are bold and eye-catching. And overall it’s a quick, short read perfect for nature lovers, those encouraging kids to unplug, expressive language learners, and simple but bold art lovers.

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A cute and simple picture book about connecting with nature. The main character interacts with nature in a variety of ways, and then talks about how she is a part of all of it. The torn paper illustrations with bright colors will surely appeal to babies and toddlers. The simple text will be good for beginning readers as well. Toni Yuly's brightly colored and adorably illustrated books already have a solid following, and this is another great addition.

This sweet little picture book is positively delightful. I could definitely see it as a board book in the hands of our youngest families, and I could see it as a great read aloud for little ones (though some context about the featured connection with nature might be needed if used in a group story time program)

This minimalist style book is delightful! Each page is a small work of art. The sparse text tells a complete story. A little girls explores the natural world one element at a time. During her explorations she discovers the link between nature's colorful creations and herself. Just like the flower, the fish, the mountains, and the sea, she is part of a big wide world.

With beautiful art and simple but powerful words, this book would be a lovely read for a quiet moment.

The Whole Wide World and Me is a children's book that illustrates how the child does in to the other things in the world. The illustrations were cute and the story was simple for children to follow.

The Whole Wide World and Me is a gentle exploration of a young child's growing awareness of their place in the world. Full page illustrations are a combination of pencil, ink, tissue, cut paper and digital collage. The layering of papers and textures provided beautiful depth on the page.

I loved the sparse text. Just a few words to lead children on their own discovery of the wondrous world around them. The innocence and wonder of a child is captured on each page. the lulling repetition of the story is a great way to capture and hold the attention of the youngest audience.

I think the book would also serve as a great model for an older child to try their hand at their own creations using tissue and cut papers--maybe even creating their own books with narration dictated to a parent. The illustrations are vivid, bright and calming. And the simple story can be memorized so that a child could remember and even retell themselves the story.

This is a wonderful book to read to a child. A wonderful bridge between board books and the introduction to picture books. Grab a copy of this book and discover the wonder and beauty of childhood with your favorite young person! The book debuts on February 19, 2019--just in time for spring and all the wonder that season brings!

Disclaimer: I received a digital copy of The Whole Wide World and Me from NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.

So so sweet! I loved reading this with my kids! It was relatable for young audiences and enjoyable for the whole family. This is one we are sure to read again. We can't wait to read more by this author!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!

My 7 year old liked this, he says he liked the repetition.
Its a sweet nice bedtime like read suited for younger children as a way to give a glimpse of the wider world.

This would be a good book for very young children learning to read or just being introduced to the world around them.
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This is, I'm sure, a very nice picture book, but there is no story there. The illustratons though are fun to look and and nicely done.

The story follows a girl declaring that she is part of the world and the world is part of her.

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And perhaps that is the only thing we need to know.

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I always read picture book ARCs with my toddler, and we were excited about this one. It's a very sweet, zen book about a girl and her connection with the world around her. Perhaps it was a bit too abstract for my three year-old, who loves more intricate illustrations and story in her picture books. But I thought it was quite sweet.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.