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Description
Will has a lot to say, but he knows from experience that it’s not always safe
to say what’s on his mind. At home and at school, with his father and his
friends, Will has been gulping down his words for a long time. He doesn’t
know how many more words he’ll be able to swallow. Then he meets a writer
who won’t take back his words, and Will understands what being brave can
mean. As Will’s words begin to ow, he tastes for the first time what self expression
without fear can be.
Will has a lot to say, but he knows from experience that it’s not always safe to say what’s on his mind. At home and at school, with his father and his friends, Will has been gulping down his words...
Will has a lot to say, but he knows from experience that it’s not always safe
to say what’s on his mind. At home and at school, with his father and his
friends, Will has been gulping down his words for a long time. He doesn’t
know how many more words he’ll be able to swallow. Then he meets a writer
who won’t take back his words, and Will understands what being brave can
mean. As Will’s words begin to ow, he tastes for the first time what self expression
without fear can be.
I love this story so much because I feel most of us can actually relate to it.
Most of the adults, especially parents, do not seem to have the patience to listen to what their kids say. What we do at the most is criticize whatever they say and tell them to do things our way in the name of taking the best care for them. But this book tries to tell how it actually affects a child when he's being shut up and been told to shut up at numerous occasions both by his parents and his school friend.
But yes again, it's teachers like the one in the story who actually encourages kids to speak their minds and let their imagination grow healthy.
I love the illustrations.
A good storybook indeed.
Thank you author and the publisher for the advance reading copy.
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Donna M, Reviewer
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I thought that this book was very good.
It was a book that is relatable and there are a lot of children out there that struggle to have themselves heard whether it is by parents or other adults that don’t have enough time to listen as they are too busy.
I liked how the book was done to encourage them to use their imagination and it would be useful for a child to read to see that they are not on their own, whilst that is not the best place to be and no child should feel like this it does happen sadly - it is 4 stars from me for this one
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Sarah L, Educator
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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.
Will has a lot to say but no one who really wants to listen to him. This could be a great story, but I honestly really didn't like Will's friends or family. I would have loved to use this as conversation starter for writing, but I feel like it is better used as a book on friendship and what makes (or doesn't make) a good friend.
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Kaitlyn C, Librarian
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This was a book with a lot to say. It was jam-packed full of emotion and tons of words that can and can't be said. I really enjoyed this because everyone has an inner monologue that they sometimes struggle with. I know I have a hard time thinking of the right words to say sometimes, so I really enjoyed this book.
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Tarissa G, Reviewer
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A solid story about the importance of words.
It's important which words come out of your mouth, as your words affect the people around you.
It's important what you do with the words that build up inside you.
Learning self-expression, perhaps even self-expression through writing, can be a wonderful feeling. It can release you; it can free you.
Express yourself like Will.
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Morris M, Reviewer
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This is a good book about the importance of listening to the words of others. It does a great job of illustrating how a child who feels unheard feels. It would make a good conversation starter.
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I love this story so much because I feel most of us can actually relate to it.
Most of the adults, especially parents, do not seem to have the patience to listen to what their kids say. What we do at the most is criticize whatever they say and tell them to do things our way in the name of taking the best care for them. But this book tries to tell how it actually affects a child when he's being shut up and been told to shut up at numerous occasions both by his parents and his school friend.
But yes again, it's teachers like the one in the story who actually encourages kids to speak their minds and let their imagination grow healthy.
I love the illustrations.
A good storybook indeed.
Thank you author and the publisher for the advance reading copy.
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Was this review helpful?
Donna M, Reviewer
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I thought that this book was very good.
It was a book that is relatable and there are a lot of children out there that struggle to have themselves heard whether it is by parents or other adults that don’t have enough time to listen as they are too busy.
I liked how the book was done to encourage them to use their imagination and it would be useful for a child to read to see that they are not on their own, whilst that is not the best place to be and no child should feel like this it does happen sadly - it is 4 stars from me for this one
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Sarah L, Educator
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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.
Will has a lot to say but no one who really wants to listen to him. This could be a great story, but I honestly really didn't like Will's friends or family. I would have loved to use this as conversation starter for writing, but I feel like it is better used as a book on friendship and what makes (or doesn't make) a good friend.
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Was this review helpful?
Kaitlyn C, Librarian
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This was a book with a lot to say. It was jam-packed full of emotion and tons of words that can and can't be said. I really enjoyed this because everyone has an inner monologue that they sometimes struggle with. I know I have a hard time thinking of the right words to say sometimes, so I really enjoyed this book.
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Was this review helpful?
Tarissa G, Reviewer
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A solid story about the importance of words.
It's important which words come out of your mouth, as your words affect the people around you.
It's important what you do with the words that build up inside you.
Learning self-expression, perhaps even self-expression through writing, can be a wonderful feeling. It can release you; it can free you.
Express yourself like Will.
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
Was this review helpful?
Morris M, Reviewer
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This is a good book about the importance of listening to the words of others. It does a great job of illustrating how a child who feels unheard feels. It would make a good conversation starter.
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