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Spoon (The Spoon Series Book 1) by [Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Scott Magoon]

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Spoon (The Spoon Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Author), Scott Magoon (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition

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Meet Spoon.

He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special.

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2 - 6 years, from customers
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40 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - Kindergarten
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AD520L
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date

April 14, 2015
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Spoon is a spoon who is feeling down because his life is not as exciting as those of his friends Knife, Fork, and Chopsticks. He covets their thrilling jobs and unique styles ("And Chopsticks! They are so lucky! Everyone thinks they're really cool and exotic."). As it turns out, the other culinary implements think Spoon is the one who has it made-who else gets to bang on pots, dive into a bowl of ice cream, or relax in hot cup of tea? Invigorated by these reassurances, Spoon can't sleep and so hops into bed with his parents and, you guessed it, spoons. The details included in Magoon's artwork are laugh-out-loud funny: in the Spoon family photo, black-sheep Spork can be seen looking woeful off to the side; there is a cute gag about a dish who ran away with a spoon; and the depiction of the Chopsticks as a couple of deadly serious ballroom dancers prancing around a plate of sushi is indelible. Rosenthal's creation is adorable and funny and will be embraced by both children and parents. Booklist"

This witty tale evokes a strong sense of family with an underlying message of self-acceptance. Young Spoon is one of a large clan that ranges from measuring spoons to ladles, from refined Aunt Silver to elaborate commemorative spoons to a spork who stands uncertainly to one side. Spoon, with his head on a sugar-packet pillow, enjoys a bedtime story "about his adventurous great-grandmother, who fell in love with a dish and ran off to a distant land." Feeling "blue" (he's perched on a bowl of blueberries), he suffers an identity crisis. Perhaps he'd rather be Knife, who gets to cut and spread, or Fork, who gets to twirl spaghetti, or the "cool and exotic" Chopsticks? But the others envy Spoon as well, for the special things that only a spoon can do, such as measure and relax in a hot cup of tea. Rosenthal takes the daffy concept and runs with it, gracefully folding her lesson into the whimsy. Magoon's expressive line drawings reveal the feelings of the various utensils with wonderful humor and pleasingly muted colors. Hurrah for Spoon! Kirkus"

Young Spoon lives a fairly happy life with a large extended family (including a ladle and a very fancy Aunt Silver), but he can't help being a bit jealous of some of his friends. Knife, for example, "is so lucky! He gets to cut, he gets to spread." Not to mention Chopsticks: "Everyone thinks they're really cool and exotic! No one thinks I'm cool or exotic." Spoon's mother doesn't try to change his mind, but reacts neutrally. Outside conversations let readers know that Spoon is being envied right back: "Spoon is so lucky!" sigh the Chopsticks. "We could never function apart." At bedtime, Spoon's mom offers encouragement ("Your friends will never know the joy of diving headfirst into a bowl of ice cream") then invites him into the big bed-to spoon, of course. The talented Magoon (Mystery Ride!) gives the utensils plenty of personality, with wide eyes and expressive antlike appendages, and Rosenthal's (Little Pea) skillful storytelling moves along briskly. The humorous but earnest message about valuing one's own talents comes through loud and clear. PW" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Amy Krouse Rosenthal wrote more than thirty picture books, including Spoon, Chopsticks and Straw; Little Pea; and the #1 New York Times bestsellers I Wish You More and Dear Girl (cowritten with daughter, Paris Rosenthal). A contributor to National Public Radio, TED collaborator and speaker, filmmaker, the creator of a speciality line of keepsake journals, and the author of two groundbreaking adult memories (Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life and Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal), she raised her three children with her husband on a tree-lined street in Chicago. For more about Amy's life, work, and the Foundation formed in her memory, please see www.amykrouserosenthalfoundation.org. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00UY22Z9S
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (April 14, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 14, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
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Amy Krouse Rosenthal
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Amy Krouse Rosenthal liked to make things.
Some things she made:
Children's books.
Grown-up books.
Short videos.
Speeches.
Salads.
Connections with the universe.
Something out of nothing.
Wishes.
According to The New York Times, Amy's award-winning children's books "radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring: they are elegant and spirit-lifting."
Her 30+ books for children include UNI THE UNICORN, I WISH YOU MORE, EXCLAMATION MARK, LITTLE PEA, SPOON, CHOPSTICKS, DUCK!RABBIT!, PLANT A KISS, and DEAR GIRL, with more books still to come.
Amy’s alphabetized memoir ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AN ORDINARY LIFE was named one of Amazon’s top 10 memoirs of the decade.
Amy was a contributor to public radio, YouTube (THE BECKONING OF LOVELY, THE MONEY TREE) and TED (7 NOTES ON LIFE).
Her final essay, YOU MAY WANT TO MARRY MY HUSBAND, was published in the New York Times Modern Love column ten days before she died in March 2017. It immediately went viral, becoming one of the most-read essays to date.
Amy raised her three children with her husband, Jason, on a treelined street in Chicago. For more information about Amy’s life, work, and the Foundation formed in her memory, please see www.amykrouserosenthalfoundation.org.
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Scott Magoon
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Scott Magoon has illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including the New York Times bestselling RESCUE & JESSICA: A LIFE-CHANGING FRIENDSHIP by Jessica Kensky & Patrick Downes, MISUNDERSTOOD SHARK BY Ame Dyckman, SPOON by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and THE NUTS series by Eric Litwin. He is also the author/illustrator of BREATHE and THE BOY WHO CRIED BIGFOOT. He lives in Massachusetts. Visit him online at www.scottmagoon.com
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Obi Wan

GREAT message for a childrens' book

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014

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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.

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V Ember

PERFECT!! My little girl's instant favorite.

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2010

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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.

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Carly B.Top Contributor: Baby

Cute story about loving who you are

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2017

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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).

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Leo

The absolute definition of a mediocre book.

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018

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This book is a perfect example of an author who had three jokes in mind and then wrote a book to tell three very mediocre jokes. I don't get all the reviewers praising this book, it's like they've never read a decent kids book.

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Love this series, but...

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017

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The books in this series are very clever and beautifully illustrated. My only disappointment is that the print on kindle version is way too small! And the background of the text makes it even harder to read the words. It may be small in the printed version as well. I know it makes for a visual simplicity, but that comes at the cost of readability for those of us who suffer from myopia...aka most grandparents.

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Best Book Ever

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2015

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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.

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ArtW

Fun book for boosting self-confidence

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021

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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.

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CookinginOH

Another favorite from Ms. Rosenthal

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2012

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My 3-year old daughter has loved Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink since we started reading them to her at 18 months... and now "Spoon" is her new favorite. The gentle humor is perfect for a toddler (and we adults got a kick out of the "Spork" in the family), the illustrations are cute, and the overall message of "everyone has his/her own talents and gifts" is always welcome. We love it so much that we have already pre-ordered "Chopsticks" to go along with "Spoon".

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loopy

Celebrate your differences

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2013

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I chose this book to use at school where I help run a nurture group. We are building self esteem and discussing being unique and special. This is a lovely story about Spoon who thinks everyone else is better off than he is but finds out that he is just as special although different from his friends. The children have all loved this story. It teaches them to celebrate their differences in an easy to understand setting that they can relate to. It is probably aimed at children 7 years and under but we have read it to children up to age 9 and all have enjoyed and understood the moral of it.

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Katie Hayes

Love

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2020

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One of our all time favourite books. Will hold dear memories for ever

Reviewer for Life

Great book to use as described in someone's lesson plan ...

Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2017

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Great book to use as described in someone's lesson plan for Persuasive Writing. Don't wanna ruin the storyline but essentially, after you read the book to the kiddies, they write letters to Spoon in an effort to assist with "mindset". Definitely one for the collection. I am using this and "Have I gotta book for you!" by Watt. Fabulous!!!!! Where were these books when I was in school!?? Kids today are very lucky!

Peter F

Great Book for kids

Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2022

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

Kamla

Awesome

Reviewed in India on October 30, 2018

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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.

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