Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
"A boy reassures his little sister about an upcoming move, reminding her of past moves and talking her through the process"--
Review Quotes: Relying on a pitch-perfect combination of minimal text and expansive artwork, Brown once more offers a richly vivid, honest, and reassuring depiction of a potentially unfamiliar experience. Her colorful, clean-lined cartoons are full of sweet vignettes--each scene is practically a story in itself. . . . An impressively understated, respectful exploration of a big change.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
As always, there's plenty to take in, smile at, and relate to. . . . Lighthearted elements, especially regarding the unreliability of the brother's narration, mix with more poignant ones. Brown's mixed-media illustrations feature their usual clear colors, clean lines, and wealth of detail.
--The Horn Book (starred review)
The tender ink, watercolor, and digital art neatly captures the emotions of a family navigating life's normal complexities. . . .The text and images play particularly well off each other. . . . An appealing family story, well-suited for both one-on-one and large-groupreadalouds.
--School Library Journal
While clearly acknowledging that "sometimes I don't want to move," the larger theme here is that homes are where we make memories--some good and some bad--and that moving holds the promise of making new ones, always with the people we love. An inviting and reassuring discussion starter for families preparing to pack up.
--Booklist
Brown's storytelling sparkles with humor. . . .There's a deep sense of serendipitous detail in this multiracial family's journey: glimpses of cozy, crowded spaces convey a life in motion, full of both disruption and continuity. . . .Beneath the bustle and transitions, The Moving Book is a tender and funny meditation on memory, sibling dynamics and the meaning of home.
--BookPage
