- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd (6 Nov 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844282694
- ISBN-13: 978-1844282692
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 21.6 x 1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,324,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"A very special book." The Times Educational Supplement on The Dot "A sophisticated book... for aspiring artists and deluded perfectionists of all ages." Observer on Ish"
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Leo was a busy lad, with so much to do, and so little time. If only there were two of him, or three or four or even more. But when Leo's wish comes true, he finds that each Leo is busier than the last - no time to dream, no time to rest. Soon Leo realizes that perhaps it's better to do less and do your best!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Another great one from Peter Reynolds
28 Mar 2007
Format:Hardcover
A charming, genuinely funny book that recaptures the elegant, offhand magic of Reynolds' earlier gem, The Dot. Here a young man named Leo finds himself swamped under rapidly multiplying to-do lists and chores -- schoolwork, laundry, classes, cooking -- and he idly thinks to himself, how nice it would be if there were two of me, so I could do all my work faster. Well, poof! then there are two of him... then three... and eventually ten Leos, all running around, taking out the trash, studying calculus, rushing to soccer practice, making more to-do lists and trying to coordinate all their Leo labors... It turns out, though, that the more of you are, the harder and more hectic it gets: Leo winds up spending as much time managing his doppelgangers as he does getting any actual work done! A funny, gentle, incisive look at the modern problems of overbooked, overscheduled people everywhere, both kids and adults. The solution Leo comes up with is pretty nice, and the story is a great, entertaining read. I love Reynolds' artwork, too, especially how it evokes Jules Fieffer's old cartoons. Another highly recommended book from a guy who's rapidly becoming one of my favorite new children's book artists. [...]
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
A great gift book for the over scheduled person!
28 Nov 2006
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful book....it teaches kids a lesson that I (and probably many others!!) wish I'd learned at a young age...YOU CAN'T DO IT ALL...STOP TRYING!!! The pictures are humorous and simple and make the story seem really like a modern-day fable. This is truly a must-read for anyone that has a child that is a perfectionist or overscheduled. It is also perfect for the adult that is burning the candle at both ends themselves or worse...overscheduling their OWN kid!
Enjoy this...I bet it will be a gift you give others!
Enjoy this...I bet it will be a gift you give others!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Amazing
27 Feb 2008
Format:Hardcover
This book is such a great addition to my children's literature library. My students loved "Ish" and I know will love this one as well! Peter H. Reynolds is an amazing author!
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