Customer Reviews

Look What Came from Russia

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

We adopted a 5 & 10 yr. from Russia last year and they just got this book. Both were excited to see things they remember from Russia, especially our older one! She talked excitedly about the pictures in this book. It was an easy enough 'read' for even the little guy to listen to. Good book to remember Russian heritage.

The Harvey "Look What Comes From..." series is an excellent teaching tool as well as a VERY ENTERTAINING read for its intended audience! Mr. Harvey is able to convey the important aspects of a land, it's people and its culture in a way that easily draws in young readers. In the previous critique, the THICKNESS OF THE PAGE is used to justify 3 stars!?! Disregard that review. Trust that if you purchase this, and any of the other "Look What Comes From.." series you're purchasing excellent quality material that will benefit any grade school aged child!

My children have received several copies of this great book! I finally convinced them to sell one. They love seeing things that came from their native land.

A very nice, colorful offering, one in a series...clever little tidbits of information and some nice imagery. Worth a look.

Super little book that gives an overview of Russia - it hits the highlights and has a cute layout.

Very cute. I recommend it to anyone who's adopted a child from Russia.

Our family having been to Russia a few times, we were very interested in getting this book for our preschooler. But we ended up fairly disappointed. Nobody in our household (including the 3-year-old) was wildly enthusiastic about it. It is mostly correct, but seems to have been written by someone who isn't very well acquainted with the subject--there were a few minor inaccuracies. We also didn't share the reaction that some of the other reviewers had, that the book draws in young readers, that it is "fun." But it's not bad. Definitely worth a look, especially at the library.

My daughters just love reading this book. I had to order a second copy so each could bring a copy to international day at school. It has many interesting facts that even children in kindergarten can relate to. A must buy for teachers or families with Russian children.

Very good pictures. Book pages are a little thin. Short paperback.