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'A great baby present' Guardian 'It is really a book for mothers and daughters (whatever their ages) as it celebrates the glory of growing up ... very moving' The Bookseller 'Highly unusual picture book, which would make a good gift for new parents' Jewish Chronicle 'The skilful poetic rhythms and phrases of the word pictures, together with the artfully designed pages and the paintings of the renowned Vess, create a charmingly idealised feel-good factor' The School Librarian
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'It is really a book for mothers and daughters (whatever their ages) as it celebrates the glory of growing up very moving' The Bookseller 'A great baby present' Guardian 'Highly unusual picture book, which would make a good gift for new parents' Jewish Chronicle
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Before buying this, I did read reviews on other websites/fansites of Neil Gaiman just out of curiosity. The general consensus from die-hard Neil fans is that this is a little bit "fluffy" compared to his normal edgier style. As a life-long Gaiman fan myself, I would whole-heartedly agree, as this is indeed on a different level to his previous books. However, Blueberry girl is a children's book, so it's not going to be of the same ilk as something like Neverwhere. You just can't compare them.
But anyway, why pigeon-hole the guy?
This book is as whimsical as the synopsis states. It's dreamy, fantastical, innocent and hopeful. After all, it was written as a prayer/blessing/poem for Tori Amos' then unborn daughter. So one would hope that the message contains wishes of bright futures and desires fulfilled. This is the whole point.
But if you're worried that this might be just a sugar-coated book full of too many cliches, then don't panic. This is not your average fairy-tale, (nor is it the length of one). Blueberry girl represents strength, independence, courage and finding your own way in life. More Tatterhood than Cinderella.
In my opinion this book is absolutely perfect as a keepsake for a daughter. It's the type of book that I would want to keep as some sort of modern day heirloom, a message to be passed onto different generations of girls.
I have just bought two copies, one for each of my friends' new born baby daughters.
It's very short (I can now see why it was originally pinned up to a wall on one piece of paper). But this doesn't matter in the slightest. The illustrations by Charles Vess are incredibly beautiful and are (in my opinion) what turns this short verse into an actual book.
It is for children, but I would happily buy a copy for myself!
And if you can delight in the genius of Neil Gaiman whatever subject matter he writes about, then you will still enjoy the spirit of this book even if you don't have a little girl to buy for.
If you are looking for an unusual, original and beautiful gift for a little girl, then this is an absolute treasure.
But anyway, why pigeon-hole the guy?
This book is as whimsical as the synopsis states. It's dreamy, fantastical, innocent and hopeful. After all, it was written as a prayer/blessing/poem for Tori Amos' then unborn daughter. So one would hope that the message contains wishes of bright futures and desires fulfilled. This is the whole point.
But if you're worried that this might be just a sugar-coated book full of too many cliches, then don't panic. This is not your average fairy-tale, (nor is it the length of one). Blueberry girl represents strength, independence, courage and finding your own way in life. More Tatterhood than Cinderella.
In my opinion this book is absolutely perfect as a keepsake for a daughter. It's the type of book that I would want to keep as some sort of modern day heirloom, a message to be passed onto different generations of girls.
I have just bought two copies, one for each of my friends' new born baby daughters.
It's very short (I can now see why it was originally pinned up to a wall on one piece of paper). But this doesn't matter in the slightest. The illustrations by Charles Vess are incredibly beautiful and are (in my opinion) what turns this short verse into an actual book.
It is for children, but I would happily buy a copy for myself!
And if you can delight in the genius of Neil Gaiman whatever subject matter he writes about, then you will still enjoy the spirit of this book even if you don't have a little girl to buy for.
If you are looking for an unusual, original and beautiful gift for a little girl, then this is an absolute treasure.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I happen to have a friend who has just had a baby girl and it gave me the excuse to buy this book, which is lucky as I wanted to buy it anyway. It's a lovely book, the illustrations are lively and inspiring and Neil Gaiman's poem, which feels like a lyric, is sweet, and charming and sometimes moving, obviously written from the heart of one who has daughters and wishes wonderful things for them. This is all sunlight, none of Gaiman's usual darkness, so if that's what you're expecting, you'll be disappointed. It's not about that.
It feels more to me like a modern day prayer, a celebration of femininity and whilst I'm not claiming that Mr Gaiman has magical powers, it reminded me of the good fairies in the tale of Sleeping Beauty and that can't be bad.
It feels more to me like a modern day prayer, a celebration of femininity and whilst I'm not claiming that Mr Gaiman has magical powers, it reminded me of the good fairies in the tale of Sleeping Beauty and that can't be bad.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this gift for the girls in my NCT class when their babies were born. It is a wonderful poem and Charles Vess' illustrations are lovely, but this is really more of a gift for the parents than for the children themselves. Still, it would be a lovely keepsake for when the children are a bit older.
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Ideal girls birth / christening gift
This is just the MOST delightful little book - sooo cute & just perfect for friends or family who've just had a little baby girl, or your looking for something as an unusual... Read more
Published 1 month ago by thetabbster
Beautiful
I bought this to read at the naming ceremony of my guide daughter this year. It is a wonderful way to wish a long and happy life to a child, written to simple but stylish prose. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kbird
Deightful
My daughter received this book as a gift from her Godparents, her Godmother read it out during the naming ceremony. It was very moving and lovely.
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. M. S. Atkinson
Beautiful!
This is what we, as parents should aspire to give our children...a true gift. It's beautiful.
Beautiful drawings...Beautiful words...beautiful sentiments. Read more
Beautiful drawings...Beautiful words...beautiful sentiments. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Amazing Ray
A lovely book
My husband is really into Gaiman's graphic novels, and so when we saw this book for our daughters, we snapped it up. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ms. A. Duffy
Beautiful!
A beautiful poem expressing the wishes of a mother for daughter: a life full of love and happiness, free from misery and fear. Accompanied by charming illustrations. Read more
Published 24 months ago by S. Matthews
Beautifully worded book
I think this is a beautiful book. Better for older children and has lovely wording.
Published on 5 May 2010 by D. Fitzgibbons
Beautiful
This poem by Neil Gaiman is absolutely fantastic. I bought this for my daughter when she was 5 and it completely sums up everything a parent could wish for their girl child as she... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by P. Harpham
An amazing book
A wonderful heartfelt book, made me cry at the end (soppy, happy mum tears). Fantastic illustrations with a slight pagan/wiccan theme. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2009 by Emma Mayes
Perceptive
Its beautiful, and made my wife cry. She's not a huge Gaiman fan (although she tolerates my gentle obsession) but was struck by his insight. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by Dr. J. Taplin
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