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Ponyo Picture Book (Ponyo on the Cliff Film Tie in)

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This book will really surprise you - amazing artwork and the full story make this much more than just "a picture book". Anyone who has seen the movie should really consider ordering the book - it is just as magical as the movie!

I bought this for my 3 1/2 year old son for Christmas. He loves watching the movie Ponyo, over and over again so I thought that the book would be a great change, since he also loves reading too. I am surprised by this book, its more than a picture book, it actually has some dialogue and story that you can read along to, and follow just like the movie. I can't wait to read it to my son, he probably already has the story memorized, and this book follows the movie exactly. It's just as enjoyable, if not moreso than the movie, the pictures are very nice and they are scenes from the movie. I would recommend to anyone that enjoys this movie.

A wonderful book full of beautiful illustrations that any child who has fallen in love with the "Ponyo" film, its main characters and their stories will cherish. The page layouts are fun and easy to follow. The book design falls somewhere in between a young readers chapter book and a japanese manga. Both of my children, 2 and 5 years of age, repeatedly requests that we read them this book which has quickly become one of their favorite bedtime stories. A must-have book if you're a Ghibli Studios fan and if your child loves the "Ponyo" characters and their story.

I ordered the book before the movie release because we couldn't wait anymore. The book is wonderful, the pictures are all you would expect from Miyazaki. Ponyo belongs right there with Totoro and Kiki. We cannot wait to see the movie itself !!!

I'll keep it short - this is a great value for what I paid (~$13.) Bought for a 4yr old and a 2yr old who love to watch Ponyo. The book is very nice quality, lots of colorful pages, and I can easily recommend this. I just hope the kids don't ask their parents to read the ENTIRE book before bed... it's a long story :)

No wonder Disney got involved with this movie. This book points out things that wasn't so clear in the movie. The pages are colorful and plentiful. It has multiple images from every scene in the movie. And it's hardcover too! For 13 bucks? Awesome! Your kids will have as much fun reading this book as they had watching the movie.

A wonderful hardcover book, full of colorful pages and perfect gift for any child in love with the little Ponyo.
The book follows the story of the movie 100%. There are also text lines that follow the story and they are easy to read.
So beautifully made, high quality paper. My son does not leave it a second. It was just a wonderful gift, bought here on Amazon for only 14 dollars and free shipping.
Worth every penny.
A must if you have a little Ponyo lover!

PS: I add that my son prefers the book to the movie now. This shift from video to reading time was the most amazing result.

This book is beautiful and captures the full essence of the film. Less television time, more reading time. The only drawback is the length, as we need to read at least 75 pages at a time to our 3 year old. If only Disney books were this high quality!

I bought the book for my three year old who LOVED the movie. She loved the book, too. The story is sufficiently told by the many, many pictures, when she wants to read it by herself. But there is also text provided to be read to her by an adult. Sometimes we read it word for word, which takes a while, or we just go through and tell the story.
It's beautifully made and withstood quite a bit of abuse, so far.
The pictures do not always follow the Western convention of going from the left to the right. I don't mind, but it might be a bit bewildering at the first time going through.

Long story short - this book is beautifully made, and will be a great gift for any kid who enjoyed the movie.