Spoon

We checked this out at our library and my 1 and 3 yr old both loved it. Great book to discuss comparing oneself to others and appreciating what is special and unique about yourself instead.

The basic premise of the book is that you shouldn't wish you were somebody else because they have different skills or abilities, and shoudl instead focus on your own skills and abilities that makes you different. In short, love yourself for who you are rather than wish you were someone else. I can't imagine a better message for a child.So the wackos who think this book is somehow innapropriate for children because of the last line of the book that reads..."Come here, Spoon.".....please go back to the 2nd grade and learn a thing or two about grammar. That little period with the pointy thing coming out of it between 'here' and 'Spoon' in that sentance is called a comma. In this use, (Look I used one too!!) the comma separates Spoon from the rest of the sentence, desigating the word as a nous, not a verb. The capital 'S' is a good tip off of that as well.So get a life, people. (That sentence is structured the same way. A command, telling you to get a life, then a comma, then the noun indicating who the command is directed toward. In this case, overly sensitive people who failed 2nd grade grammar.) It is not saying "Come here and spoon" like it's some kind of dirty silverware sex act. It's a play on words. If you can't get that, this child's book may be too advanced for your reading skills.

This book is amazing. I found this book browsing through a local library and fell in love. I bought it and it has been read so many time since. Not only do my girls enjoy reading this book but my nephew from 2 year old can sit through it being read more one time. Any book that can keep a toddler at attention for so long is well worth the investment.What makes this book so good for starters is the great illustrations. This book takes place with kitchen utensils. Spoon is feeling a bit jealous of his kitchen mates until his mother comes to the rescue. She shows him that everyone has something that makes him special including himself. Spoon is really happy when he learns this special talent.In addition to this being a great read for younger kids, I find this to be a great conversation starter. So many kids get envious really fast. To an adult a lot of this issues may seem petty but to a child, they are really important. I like to read this book to kids as old as 10 when faced with social issues. We talk about it and this helps them find their talents.Overall this is a great book and has many uses to it from being a great lesson to younger kids and a conversation starter with older kids.

I saw the cover of this book at the library and threw it in the basket, knowing my little girl would like the cute little spoon picture. Little did I know she would so thoroughly come to love it. It's become her absolute favorite, one we had to read to her nightly, until she started reading it to us ... perhaps the first "real" book she ever read. She adores the little spoon and the various other characters. She loves the picture and the text. We finally purchased the book for her, as well as other Spoon items, like the mug. The story and illustrations are wonderful.The message is perfect for little kids: Learn to find and love your own qualities while appreciating (without envying) the good qualities of others. No preaching, no rhyming (thank you ... I'll puke if I must read another rhyming kids book); just a very well written, well presented book.My daughter and I just hope, hope, hope that Amy and Scott are working on Fork, Knife, and Chopsticks.

Great story

This is a very cute story about a spoon who thinks the grass is greener being a knife or a fork, etc. But comes to realize he is pretty happy being himself. We already own "Chopsticks" by the same author and if I had to pick one I'd choose "Chopsticks." Mostly because it has more puns for the adult reader to enjoy. Our daughter loves "Chopsticks" and requests it every night, I am hoping she will come to love "Spoon" just as much (note chopsticks do make an appearance in "Spoon" as well).

An excellent book for a child needing a boost of self-confidence. The "spoon" idea is a fun way to keep a child's attention. We ordered it for a 4-year-old with a smart, outspoken older sister.

Perfect choice for read aloud to first graders.Fun to read with “props” — variety of spoon family, the fork, knife, and chop sticks

Fun story for little kids. My son and daughter thoroughly enjoyed it. great illustrations.

The book carries a great message and every kid needs to know it!

Loved this book. And it's got such a beautiful lesson that we shud be happy and proud of ourselves and never try to compare ourselves with others. An important life lesson given in a simple manner for the kids.

It's a story, full of great word-play and a wonderful message about how our differences are good, I recommend!

A entrambi i miei figli piace da morire. E' carino, le illustrazioni molto belle e la storia con la morale dà un importante spunto di riflessione. Lo consiglio!