To suggest you check this book out- the sweetest lovliest kids' book

[missslc]

I'm not sure I am allowed to do this but I just ordered one of this guy's books- An Awesome Book of Thanks

and i think it might be one of the sweetest most lovely kids' book i have yet to lay my hands on.

Just such a sweet story- the guy had never written a book before and self published and now it is on sale everywhere apparently- not sure if it is in the UK yet but anyway I love it.

dallasclayton.com/

There really is nothing worse than bad poetry.

Except maybe mass murder or religious mania. But bad poetry comes close...

:)

Come on OP, admit it, you are the author, aren't you?

Hmm. Use of language is far too complicated for children, they are also patronising, you don't preach to children. There's nothing wrong with self publishing though. Illustrations have far too much going on.

You know all those threads that people start with 'what does passive aggressive mean?' as the premise?

Jeez. God forbid we ever recommend stuff to each other on this website.

We're being honest Constance. Nothing wrong with saying it how it is.

Blatantly the author.

one of the best things about being an adult is the ability to criticize and the ability to accept criticism.

constance the author poster asked for an opinion,she got it

The OP's been around for a while scottish. I don't think she's the author.

No belle, but I thought it was a lovely book too. Having someone recommend it on here doesn't mean that someone is the author. I think it's pretty sad that somebody has wanted to share something they have liked and they get shot down with "that's crap". We all have different tastes, innit. As do our children.

Usually when someone starts a thread in 'Am I being unreasonable' they get all sorts of responses, most of them are along the lines of 'yes, you're being a twat.' Think about it.

I don't like them. The language is far too complex for a picture book. Each to their own though.

nice pix. indifferent poem.

one of those instructive occasions when a more honest and open OP would've prolly got a totally different response. Just goes to show how far just Being Nice can get you

Sorry, not for me. Some of the pictures are really good and I like his use of colours, but they are quite badly written and for young children, that does matter.

The Awesome book doesn't seem to know who it's aimed at, either. For me, it seems slightly too complex for kids but too patronising for adults.

He seems like a nice bloke, and I do get where he's coming from but he badly needs a decent editor!

Okay, books I prefer:-

No Matter What - Debi Gliori
Where The Wild Things Are
Anything by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
Peepo & The Jolly Postman - Janet & Allen Ahlberg
Meg and Mog books - Helen Nicoll & Jan Pienkowski

The title alone would make me never buy it.

Okay, okay, fair enough. I think I'm annoyed at you all because I liked it and you all thought it was shite. :o

"I have shared and you have your opinions, on the book and one every nuance of every post.You took the time to look though!
Gotcha"

not me

I cut to the chase

the reviewers have said
twee
ungrammatical
patronising
&
twaddle

so for that reason I didn't click your link

by the way misssic, I find your posts unappealing hence I wouldn't want my children to read any book written by you or an associate of yours

I hope that rejection is comprehensive and is phrased simply enough for you to understand.

Thanks for dropping by, let's not do this again sometime

I'm reading 'Room on a Broom' at the moment. (Julia Donaldson amd Axel Scheffler). Now that's a great picture book. I'd sit in the library and have a read, there's some magnificent books out there.

I think I'm put off by the fact that the books are so soaked in schmaltzy American culture- jellybeans, watermelons, raccoons and the relentless push to aspire and 'dream big'. All been done to death and frankly it's just annoying candyfloss. Or maybe I'm just a cynic.

Constance, of course it's great to be able to recommend things to eachother, but AIBU possibly not the best place to do it. Especially if the OP reacts badly to criticism of the book!

Sorry Constance - X-post!

ConstanceFelicity..... remember at primary school you just weren't friends with everyone- this forum is a bit like that.Remember those kids you catch ripping wings off flies. I never stood next to them in the canteen or anywhere else.Just a an analogy- not accusing you all of wing ripping or anything.

If I was at primary school I would want to be friends with you CF.

This forum is like a little pond that you throw a little scrap of bread in and all these little minnows dart out for a fast nibble.

My son loves this book and I am very happy to have it. I find people's responses hilarious actually so no reacting badly to criticism. People LOVE to be critical. It is easier than actually being constructive or creating something yourself.I enjoy appreciating others creative efforts and sharing the things I enjoy.

I'm with the Colonel, it's PoundLand Seuss.

People seem to think that it's easy to emulate his style, complex ideas in apparently simplistic rhyme, but read The Lorax and weep!

oh dear, this is getting a bit embarassing

all this clenched teeth "I find people's responses hilarious actually "

and repressed anger "remember at primary school you just weren't friends with everyone"

and little leaky hurt digs "People LOVE to be critical. It is easier than actually being constructive or creating something yourself"

and control stuff "If I was at primary school I would want to be friends with you XX"

give up
it's a fail
you've been found out
nobody's buying it
you are as subtle as a housebrick

accept your little effort isn't going to go viral

ever

well yes OP, you like the book, we get that

you say oh please agree that it's sweet and charming

some of us say nah, too twee for me, or poorly writ, some say oh I liked it too

not liking your PA though