that was precious, although realistically seemed unlikely. but it was still a nice & heartwarming story after all.

The concept of the book and its cover were what really attracted me the most since who doesn't like playing in the sand and possibly with a piece found sea glass. Instead this book is about an actual piece of broken glass that is carried from the first scene and then bumped from one place to another.

The story started off pretty strong for me but then quickly wilted for the story was written in such a stilted voice that it just felt like a cause-and-effect without much effect. Something would happen to cause the piece of glass to move on, it would be found and exclaimed over but then on it would move to the the next place without even a moment for the reader to understand just how much that piece of glass touched that person's life.

And eventually the story ends up bringing us back to a time in which generations has passed between the first page and the last but there were no clues provided in the text itself. I am really disappointed that the story makes it seem like the events were much faster before attempting to surprise the reader in the end.

Another thing that I found odd about the book was its incorrect presentation of facts thus making it very nonfactual. Glass doesn't float nor does it actually seem there are any actual ocean currents that flow from New York down to Florida or from Florida to Venezuela or from any other provided location in the book thus making the journey rather abnormal and seemingly much briefer than the book gives the story credit for.

It was decent and heartwarming at times but just too plain and wrong for me to really want to share it with anyone I know.

**I received a free copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

The Blue Glass Heart was a sweet story about a little girl who lover her grandmother’s blue glass bowl. The thing that I love about this book are the tiny bits of international cultures woven in.

The story begins and ends with families native to Israel, but as the glass travels, children are taken to so many other places. As a teacher and mama, I can see myself creating a map of the journey the glass took.

At the end of the story, we can see how much time has passed as the price of glass makes it back to the original family who are now living in America.

A cute book about a piece of glass that travels the world. Each place the glass stopped it had different meaning to the person who found it. Great pictures show the story and give it life. A great book to read with your little one.

What a beautiful story with stunning illustrations that remind me of paintings. Not only is the story heartwarming but also diverse and relatable. Timeless. Will try to get a physical copy for sure.

Sweet story. Would be great to give to anyone who is having a hard time with having to move. The fear of not adjusting to new surroundings and the feeling of floating around as if you do not belong anywhere.

2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

The premise is solid. However the execution has a few missteps.

The idea of a piece of glass covering time and space was great. I love the idea of refinding treasured things. Time creates new memories and recollections. How family history can become rooted in small acts that span generations.

The hardest part was how the story progressed without transitions. Every sentence was a wrap up. There was no flow, like a tide, to show how the piece of glass made a difference.

And frankly some cultures felt a bit stereotyped. A kid's book should strive to be more welcoming. I just couldn't find the heart without the needed shifts.

I love the premise of the story how this small piece of glass travels the world. What I didn’t like was how the piece of glass came into the child’s hands to begin with. We teach children not to touch broken glass so that they do not get cut. I also don’t like how it ended up in soup. While non-food objects do end up in food from time to time, I didn’t like it in a children’s book.

The illustrations were beautiful and I loved the inclusion of different cultures.

The Blue Glass Heart
2 Stars

I didn't like this book; it gave me flashbacks of reading tests in elementary school. They were always so random. Though reading was challenging for my younger self, I clearly remember the float or sink test from science class. Glass doesn't float!

I found the illustrations gloomy, and kinda odd; none of the characters engage the reader. It had me feeling on the outside, looking in. Not welcomed.

Even if I could overlook the glass floating. I don't lie to my child. This story builds on unrealistic expectations. Toddlers become attached to small items, and when they misplace or lose them, it's heartbreaking. This, over the top, perfect story isn't going to be their outcome.

Thank you, NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group, for providing me with a digital ARC for an honest review.

This was a sweet story about a piece of glass that travels through many hands and eventually makes its way back home. The illustrations are beautiful and it was an easy to follow book. I do wish there was some depth to the different hands it passes through. It meant more to some than others. I also felt like the overall message of the book wasn’t 100% clear. That being said, my 3 year old & I still enjoyed reading it.

**Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group / Kar-Ben Publishing for this arc in exchange for an honest review**

I chose this book because I am always looking for diversity in writing, and the main character, Sarah, is Jewish. She accidentally breaks her grandmother's blue bowl, but manages to save a heart-shaped piece of it. The next day they go to the ocean, where she uses the glass as a topper for her sandcastle. The waves wash it away, and it ends up in various places around the world. I did expect the book to be a little bit deeper with regard to the different cultures of those it touched, but it wasn't. It is interesting how the book ends.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. A beautiful book about a piece of a broken bowl that makes it's way around the ocean and touches many lives.

The Blue Glass Heart is a really heartwarming story about a piece of a beloved grandmother's blue glass bowl, and its travels around the world. I love the solace and comfort the blue glass brought to so many different children in different countries. It was beautifully illustrated, and demonstrated the connectedness of all of us.

Thank you NetGalley, and the publisher for the eARC! Overall, this was a cute story. There were a lot of characters in the book, but it made sense to have this many since the glass travels throughout the country. I thought it was cute at the end that the glass heart ends up back in the family.

Beautifully written and illustrated story about a piece of glass which started out as a much loved bowl, making a journey of many miles, being loved and admired along the way. The illustrations gave it a comforting feel, showing people and places the glass heart stops. Family connections, memories, and love. A perfect book.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this lovely book.

The Blue Glass Heart incorporates diverse representation and whimsical artwork to engage young readers. The story is heartwarming with a positive message and ending. A short read perfect for those learning to read!

This is a sweet story and concept. I definitely think there could have been a little more excitement or depth to each individual that came into contact with the glass. This had every opportunity to dive into different cultures and it never went there.