I started this project because for me, every children’s book isn’t 5/5. That said, when it comes to reviewing the books I don’t love, I’m a little anxious. Books are hard! Authors are people! And these books may mean the world to any given family, I just can’t know! But here we are. And y’all. I just can’t stick with this book.
You’re Here For a Reason is a board book by Nancy Tillman. It’s a celebration and validation of the reader. The sentiment is in the title. And truthfully, Tillman has some great books. But this one is too clunky. Board books are made to endure messy toddlers, but pages with too many words really aren’t. The rhymes make me cringe, the pacing isn’t right and usually when I read this book to Q I make up half the words.
That said, I read this book a lot! Q requests it! He hands it to me expectantly and clearly loves the illustrations. It’s just not my thing, and I’m here to rate the enjoyment of all readers, grown ups included. Anyway. Let’s pick another book, yeah?
The verdict:
Grown Up Stars: 2/5
Kid Stars: 5/5
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