
One May afternoon not so long ago, I stood on a stage at my high school and gave my valedictory speech. I honestly don't remember what I said, and it probably wasn't all that humorous, but I imagine I reflected on the past, talked about the future and tried to impart some sort of valuable advice to my fellow classmates. Most likely I was more concerned about not fainting while on stage in front of the entire community than anything else.

Reach for the Stars: and Other Advice for Life's Journeyby Serge Bloch. Sterling (April 2010); ISBN 9781402771293; 32 pages
(Book Source: Review copy provided by publisher)
I doubt I told my classmates to "reach for the stars" but such sayings are often used occasions like graduations and other milestones. Author/Illustrator Serge Bloch recently released a humorous and inspirational little picture book that playful expands upon some familiar idioms and offers some lighthearted advice. His line style drawings coupled with photographed objects depict a small boy and a dog as they depart on a life journey. They make a splash, end up in the doghouse, and even have a change of heart but still manage to spread their wings and soar into the star-filled sky with smiles on their faces.
It's a cute book and makes a perfect gift for graduates or anyone starting life anew. There's plenty of white space on the pages, so I also think the book would work wonderfully as a guest book journal where party guests could sign-in with their own messages and words of wisdom for the new graduate. Wouldn't that make a great and memorable keepsake? Now I just wish I knew someone graduating this year. Guess I'll just have to use the picture book to teach my preschooler about idioms and maybe someday she'll be the one on stage delivering a speech!

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29 comments:
What a great book! Thanks for offering the giveaway. I think it would make a lovely graduation gift for my sister
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This sounds like a great book to have. As a high school teacher, it would be a problem as to who should receive this book. So, I guess that I would have to keep it for myself as it looks like something that I would really enjoy.
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my husband is going through some mental health issue right now and could use some encouragement. He'd like this book.
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My husband calls me a bit of a Pollyanna, but I am all about the positive affirmations. I have three kids and I strive to teach them that perception is everything...Negative energy is waste of time.
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This sounds like a wonderful book, thanks.
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Looks like a wonderful book, thanks for the chance!
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Sounds like a great book.
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Reminds me of the Dr Seuss book, looks very uplifting!
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This would be a magnificent graduation gift!
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If the giveaway's still open, I'd love to enter. I'll be graduating next year. :)
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this book would be great to give to a new graduate
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I know exactly who I would give this to. I wish someone had told me to reach for the stars when I was younger....maybe they did and I just didn't listen well enough ;)
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This sounds like a great book to give to anyone who's going through a major life transformation!
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