Space exploration is incredibly popular right now with adults and children alike; every day brings news about discoveries in our solar system and beyond. Kids in particular are always excited by all things space related. A picture book is the perfect gift for kids because it brings the excitement and wonder of our solar system closer in bright colorful detail. It lets them learn facts about the planets and moons in a friendly format that they can come back to again and again; and the pictures can inspire them to create their own drawings of the wonders of the universe.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Masterful at all levels - and there are manyBy David WinebergJerusalem is about many things; from the hard partying gang that hangs about Roosters rickety Airstream trailer; to the sadness of the discrimination against Romanys - Gitanes - Gypsies - of which he turns out to be one. Condemned to making money as a daredevil in his youth and a blood donor in middle age; Rooster is determined to live large - while the local town does its utmost to boot him out. In between; we are treated to the magic of central England; the fairies and giants and mystical beings that inhabit the woods and glens that for centuries have provided our legends. From Robin Hood to hobbits to Shrek; this setting is as fertile as they come; and author Jez Butterworth milks it to its fullest.The first two acts are riotously funny; setting us up for the dismal fall; which is obvious from the beginning - this cant last. And it doesnt. But along the way we are treated to Roosters intelligence; his understanding of the way things work; and his role in them. Its a remarkable story of coping and survival in a hostile environment; buried in a haze of gin and marijuana; as anybody in his situation might descend to. To that point; Jerusalem is highly believable. This could (and of course has been) going on in real life. Only the wonderfully involved massive and mammoth lies that Rooster spins are obviously made up. He has made himself into one of the great legends of the woods; remaining Rooster while generation after generation of teenagers in search of something more hang out for a while and move on.A delightfully complex story; though readers dont have to get all this from reading it. As a straight story it is highly entertaining. But make no mistake; there is a masterpiece lurking in these pages.David Wineberg1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Gorgeous!By eyduckI had heard a lot about Jerusalem and wondered what the fuss was about. After picking up a copy; it deserves every ounce of praise it has received. It is absolutely gorgeous! The story and characters leap off the page! If you are involved in theater; you need to read this. It should be in the theater cannon alongside Williams and Shakespeare. Gorgeous.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Coming to Toronto; Feb 2018...By AngieReading now and taking it to Toronto; Feb 2018; to see Jerusalem performed on stage at Crows Theatre (Streetcar Crowsnest); starring Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy). jerusalemto.ca
