Week 42:

Gus and Me VS What Do You Do With An Idea?

Gus and Me:

Summary:

Long before there was a band, there was a boy: a young Keith Richards, who was introduced to the joy of music through his beloved granddad, Theodore Augustus Dupree, affectionately known as "Gus," who was in a jazz big band and is the namesake of Keith's daughter, Theodora Dupree Richards. Gus & Me offers a rare and intimate look into the childhood of the legendary Keith Richards through this poignant and inspiring story that is lovingly illustrated with Theodora Richards's exquisite pen-and-ink collages. 

Review:

This book was better than I had thought it would be. It’s actually a fun and well told story. Kids who have any appreciation for musical instruments will probably love this book. The illustrations go well with the story as well, even though they are not a typical children’s book style.

What Do You Do With An Idea?:

Summary:

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens.
This is a story for anyone, at any age, who s ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It s a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn t going anywhere. In fact, it's just getting started.

Review:

I loved reading this. We should all read this to our kids, because it’s about dreaming big, holding on to that dream, and being patient with it. The illustrations were SUPERB. Every line seemed to have beauty in it .

The Winner:

Congratulations to 

What Do You Do With An Idea?! 

We will see you in November!

We’ll see everyone else tomorrow!