This book is well-written and expertly illustrated. I was drawn in by the cover, and ended up loving the book; it's about a boy sitting in the corner of the classroom, presumably in time-out, who plans big. He wants to wear nice clothes, become a businessman, then mayor, then president, and finally he wants to fly to the moon. The text is various colors, fonts, and sizes which I would have thought to be distracting, but in fact this made the story better. Since the boy is energetic and "confident" the writing enhances his character. Lane Smith, the illustrator, does a great job supplementing the text; the illustrations are bright, bold, and as big as the boys plans. First or second graders would love this story. I would probably read the book aloud because the text is short but powerful and the pictures are large and would be fun to share. I love Smith's illustration in everything he does. I enjoyed the clues in the classroom that lead to the characters Big Plans. I like She's sense of humor and writing, though I think some of the humor is more for the adult reading the book...a little over the head of a kid you would read it to. but that's okay, considering some of the schlock I've read passing as children's literature. I'd rather have a book be too smart than have too much dumb pandering.
What do You think about Big Plans (2008)?
Look closely at the last page after you read the story. Lots in here for kids and adults to enjoy.
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I found this book to be very annoying after a while. Too much repetition.
—beedee15
Stephen, age 9: Definitely the weirdest book I've ever read in my life.
—fernanda
