Kaleidoscope

I’ve had a friend in Brian Selznick since I was the age of 9, when I discovered his awe inspiring book titled “The Invention of Hugo Cabret.” Now at the age of 23, I still feel like I have a friend in Brian Selznick. I’ve grown with his books, and that’s something I’ll always treasure. Every time I......more

There aren’t many books that I would say are postmodern middle grade books. This is one. Incredibly short stories (2-5 pages) that weave together to form a sort of tapestry, but also leave a lot open to the reader. This book is like a loom that provides a finished product when you look at it from on......more

I started this book and had no idea what was going on. I was confused, but I trust Selznick’s writing and was (as always) captivated by his illustrations - so I kept reading. I don’t really know if kids will like this… why did I like it so, so much? This collection of short stories are all tied toget......more

Maybe I am getting senile, but I got nothing from this book. I understand that this is a post-pandemic book, intended to help author Brian Selznick and others deal with loss and the grieving process, but for me this was a series of random stories without time nor reference, except for the oft-missin......more