What Do You Do With An Idea? (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
This book was surprisingly wonderful. Although shallow, traditional children's book have their place in the world, I love coming upon a book with substance like this. Children are far more intelligent and perceptive than most people realize so a book with a deeper meaning is not beyond them. I love that this story hides a wonderful message, that what an individual does is important and that ideas and curiosity should be cultivated. A SIMPLE MASTERPIECE WHICH REMINDS US THAT ONE SMALL IDEA HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD!Even if this lovely picture book had not won an independent Publishers Gold Book Award, it would still deserve every bit of the attention which it has begun to receive. A young boy has something precious which he himself has created -- an idea, and despite the fact that others discourage and disregard it, he finds the inner strength to hold on to his idea, to nurture it, and to begin to keep it company. Eventually his idea goes on to do something really special...it shows the boy that it and therefore, he, has the power to change the world.If the reader peeks carefully at the little idea, one can see it begin to grow. It begins its life looking like an egg, a perfect metaphor as we wait for the idea to hatch, or break out of its confining shell. The boy's egg is a yellow-gold color that makes one think of the sun or of light...just as light illuminates, so can a nurtured idea. The discriminating reader (often an observant child!) may notice that midway into the story, the idea egg appears to be sporting a little crack, which continues to spread. Does this suggest that his idea is cracking or breaking? Oh no, reader...this little idea is about to sprout wings, burst from its shell, and take wing to change the world!Lovely sepia colored illustrations provide a perfect backdrop for the little golden idea as it grows. This book is gorgeous on all levels -- visually, emotionally, and creatively. A perfect gift for any child, or for any adult who enjoys a reminder once in a while (like me!) about the best aspects of our humanity.
What do You think about What Do You Do With An Idea? (2014)?
Really beautiful, inspiring, and moving. Perfect gift for people of all ages!
—bbasyaah213
Amazing children's book. I cannot wait to read it to my class!
—sweety
beautiful illustrations and inspiration
—LoonCT
Love this book! Creative and different!
—amandadavila50
