Graphic designer Rilla Alexander presents a new project that explores the creative process - and that age-old problem of procrastination.
Do you love thinking up new ideas? Do you jump from one idea to the next? Would you rather start tomorrow? Or is your brain just brimming with ideas, ready to burst? Join Sozi, the enthusiastic star of The Best Book in the World, as she experiences the elation, struggle, and triumph of making ideas happen. It won't be easy, but Sozi is ready for any obstacle that may stand in her way. Her Idea is a story for all ages and a tale about getting to THE END. Featuring immersive illustrations and bold colors, Her Idea is sure to captivate and inspire readers of all ages, encouraging creativity, and bringing the fruits of imagination to life.
From School Library Journal
K-Gr 2—Sozi is a girl with a big imagination and a lot of great ideas. The problem is that she has a hard time controlling all of her ideas and staying focused long enough to pick just one. Luckily, a large book comes along to help capture Sozi's many ideas within its pages. Sozi begins to write her own book, which makes for a great story about organization and creativity. Unfortunately, the ending, in which the young girl is eaten by the book, is confusing and throws the perceived message off. The rhyming scheme is also odd at times; the meter often feels clunky and changes sporadically, which will make reading aloud frustrating. Alexander's illustrations have a screen printed style, and her use of minimal colors makes for a "do-it-yourself" feel but doesn't quite match the creative nature of the storyline, as the scenes depicting Sozi's ideas look too flat on the page. VERDICT Although big on imagination, this story feels more like an afterthought than a well-constructed idea.—Peter Blenski, Greenfield Public Library, WI
Review
"A pyrotechnical display of color and line. [Rilla Alexander’s] polished spreads dazzle. Silkscreen-style swoops and swirls of scarlet, navy, teal, and yellow give each page outsize graphic impact."—Publisher’s Weekly"[…] unlike most books and utterly different from anything that can be found on the shelves of major book retailers. […] a brilliant, innovative, and highly imaginative story that is bound to captivate and delight people of all ages—especially creative individuals who know what it feels like to have ideas at random. (5 out of 5 stars)"—The Examiner"Her Idea is a fun read for kids and former kids alike because we all have great ideas up to the point when we have to work on them."—Joy Corcoran"A great story about organization and creativity. . . . Alexander's illustrations have a screen printed style, and her use of minimal colors makes for a 'do-it-yourself' feel. . . . Big on imagination."—School Library Journal"Through bright color choices and geometric shapes, Rilla Alexander's picture book is a visual feast. […] This metafiction picture book will ignite conversations and transport readers into the pages of the story."—Dragon Lode“Children often struggle with feeling overwhelmed by a big idea that seems too difficult to complete. This book is a great reminder that if we focus on taking one step at a time, we can accomplish anything”—Arya Gold Reads
From the Inside Flap
Sozi loves thinking up new ideas. The only trouble is, she can't seem to ever finish them. This is a story for all ages about getting to THE END.|Sozi loves thinking up new ideas. The only trouble is, she can't seem to ever finish them. This is a story for all ages about getting to THE END.
From the Back Cover
Sozi loves thinking up new ideas. The only trouble is, she can't seem to ever finish them. This is a story for all ages about getting to THE END.
About the Author
Rilla Alexander is an Australian-born, Berlin-based designer and illustrator who has worked on picture books and produced work for global commercial brands. Her Idea is Rilla's second book with Flying Eye Books.