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5.0 out of 5 stars
A nightly read, August 1, 2009
My 3 year and 4 month old daughter is a huge "Weebeast" fan. We read "plight" every night before bedtime. She is so into this book that she is demanding we get "more Weebeast, please." She is high functioning Autistic and this book has helped satisfy her highly creative and brilliant mind. She is learning more from this book then any other. We go over colors, opposites, being kind to others, looking for hidden "eyes" on each page, and best of all she is interested in learning to read. We are working on her early reading skills and the "weebeasts" are a huge help. I find the story so interesting that this is a book I enjoy reading to my child. There are other books she likes that I don't like quite as much as she does, but this is one we equally agree on. I found Micah on facebook and became a friend so I can get the up to date information on this man who I feel is an extremely innovative and creative person both written and his amazing illustrations are wonderful to look at. I'm so glad we stubbled upon his "Weebeast Plight" book. We are off to the bookstore for another book:)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review, July 25, 2009
Reviewed by: Wayne Walker
What do you know about the lives and activities of the little creatures that inhabit the realm of myth and legend? The "weebeasts," which are known by many names in different regions around the world, including gremlins, pixies, goblins, elves, trolls, and gnomes (in addition to a variety of other names depending on local folklore), once had a home, but they were not nice to their neighbors and had to leave. They search high and low for a new home, taking some risks that were silly but along the way learning new things and inventing new machines. As they continue their travels to look for a home, they find that some places are too wet, too dry, too hot, or too cold. Will they ever find a new home? What will happen to them?
After years of creating stories and art for top video games companies such as Activision and DreamWorks, self-professed "weebeastologist" Micah Linton has turned his creative talent and imagination to telling the story of the weebeasts. Weebeasts: Plight is the second book in the children's picture book series about weebeasts. In Weebeasts Book One: Origins you can discover the origins of weebeasts. In addition to the reading books, there is a three-volume boxed set of Weebeastology books, in which the "Weebeastology Discovery Team" has compiled a remarkable series of pictures left behind by the weebeasts that show what life is like in their world. There are no words ("alas, these unique creatures left no language to go with the pictures; the interpreter must decide what these scenes represent"), but the Weebeastology books are filled with more weebeast illustrations.
Depending upon their tastes, some people may not care for the unique drawings, but most youngsters who like reading about and looking at pictures of small fictional animalsshould find the books interesting and enjoy them. In addition, there are subtle but important lessons embedded in the story, such as the need to be kind to others, the importance of learning from past mistakes, and the joy of good friendships. I found the tale fascinating and am looking forward to learning more about the weebeasts and their experiences.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute story with a nice message, May 15, 2009
Once upon a time, the weebeasts had a home. As a result of some unfortunate choices, they find themselves in search of a new place to live. And during their journey, they make some fascinating discoveries.
In Weebeastology, Vol. 1, author and illustrator Micah Linton introduced us to these fictional beings. By providing the pictures without the words, he invited children to discover the story of the weebeasts for themselves. Weebeasts Plight was created for a younger audience and provides the story line along with pencil and watercolor illustrations.
The weebeasts learn a lesson in how to play nice with others. They also discover that it's exciting to go out and explore new places. Kids will have fun joining these unique creatures on a wonderful journey to their new home.
Reviewer: Alice Berger
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