Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
A tie-in to a line of travel-related clothing and merchandise (of which Player is creative director), this book sees redheaded Lily and her stuffed animal pal, Zeborah, following in the footsteps of Lily's globetrotting parents (seen only once from their necks down, striding quickly and stylishly ahead of their daughter). Player's text is unflagging in its energy and optimism, which can make Lily seem more like a symbol of a busy, jet-setting lifestyle than a character in her own right. "Every day is an adventure! I wonder what we'll do today?" Lily asks in a setting that could be either a Chinatown or China itself. "New places lead to unexpected discoveries," she says while contemplating the Mona Lisa and gelato. "Museums make me want to create!" There's no denying the elan of Player's colorful, cartooned illustrations or the gamine charm of his breezily confident heroine. This is not a kid who whines that her feet hurt, that she doesn't care about another stupid statue, or that all she wants is McDonald's French fries. In other words, she's a platonic ideal for parents and kids alike. Ages 3-5. (Apr.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Lily's parents travel the world for work, and whether by bus, train, plane, or hot air balloon, the child and her stuffed friend, Zeborah, go with them. Each day brings a new adventure, new friends to meet, and new entries for Lily's journal. Although the book is new, "Lily" is the established star of an apparel company created by Player and Lily apparel designer Erin Nichols. Player's illustrating expertise is perfectly suited for the picture-book format. Bold, bright, and inviting images fill the spreads, and the text tells the story in only a few words. With carefully chosen text and simple sentence structure, the book is a great choice for independent readers or as a read-aloud.-Megan Egbert, Meridian Library District, ID (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In this book-length promo for the titular children's clothing company, Lily tells about traveling with her parents, whose work takes them all around the world. Her comments, while enthusiastic, tend to be superficial, with few specifics about her destinations. Lily's face--virtually always smiling, with huge eyes--also seems bland, though the rest of the illustrations are lively enough. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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