Reviews
A masterwork -New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, A masterwork. -The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. -Booklist (starred review), A masterwork. -The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. -Booklist (starred review) Dreamlike... Like Harold and his purple crayon before her, the child discovers that she can use a crayon to make an imaginative escape -- and what an escape it is! ... Dazzling. -The Wall Street Journal [A] wordless tour de force... Completely original. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. ... Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. -Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review), An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, A masterwork. The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. Booklist (starred review) Dreamlike... Like Harold and his purple crayon before her, the child discovers that she can use a crayon to make an imaginative escape -- and what an escape it is! ... Dazzling. The Wall Street Journal [A] wordless tour de force... Completely original. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. ... Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review) With this wordless tour de force, Aaron Becker gives a nod to the likes of Crockett Johnson and Shaun Tan--but in a completely original work. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. By the conclusion, readers see that all she needs is a likeminded friend. Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. Twenty by Jenny This absolutely gorgeous wordless picture book is a testament to the skill of author/illustrator Aaron Becker. As Journey ends, you'll want to immediately return to the beginning to experience it again. NPR Books Becker's wordless masterpiece is both timely and timeless, drawing inspiration from the classic "Harold and the Purple Crayon" to draw the reader into an entirely new and beautifully-rendered world. The Huffington Post Talk about making your own adventure! ... [E]xtraordinary kindness and a couple of crayons produce an ending so original and satisfying you can't but shake your head and smile. This gorgeous, wordless book is a gem. Redbook [A]n absolutely magical tale... Becker's picture book is one of the finest get-lost-in-your-own-imagination tales of loneliness, escape, adventure, and, ultimately, new friendship that I've read in quite some time. USA Today Online, We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, A masterwork. -The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. -Booklist (starred review) Dreamlike... Like Harold and his purple crayon before her, the child discovers that she can use a crayon to make an imaginative escape -- and what an escape it is! ... Dazzling. -The Wall Street Journal [A] wordless tour de force... Completely original. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. ... Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. -Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review) With this wordless tour de force, Aaron Becker gives a nod to the likes of Crockett Johnson and Shaun Tan--but in a completely original work. … Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. By the conclusion, readers see that all she needs is a likeminded friend. Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. -Twenty by Jenny This absolutely gorgeous wordless picture book is a testament to the skill of author/illustrator Aaron Becker. As Journey ends, you'll want to immediately return to the beginning to experience it again. -NPR Books Becker's wordless masterpiece is both timely and timeless, drawing inspiration from the classic "Harold and the Purple Crayon" to draw the reader into an entirely new and beautifully-rendered world. -The Huffington Post, A masterwork. -The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. -Booklist (starred review) Dreamlike... Like Harold and his purple crayon before her, the child discovers that she can use a crayon to make an imaginative escape -- and what an escape it is! ... Dazzling. -The Wall Street Journal [A] wordless tour de force... Completely original. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. ... Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. -Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review) With this wordless tour de force, Aaron Becker gives a nod to the likes of Crockett Johnson and Shaun Tan--but in a completely original work. … Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. By the conclusion, readers see that all she needs is a likeminded friend. Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. -Twenty by Jenny, An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
