Thoughts Are Air by Michael Arndt Book Review

 

When a trio of friends happen upon a neighborhood tree falling into decay, an idea catches hold. But what makes a dream become a plan, and how does a plan lead to a brighter tomorrow? With deceptively simple verse, Thoughts Are Air brilliantly links thoughts, words, and actions to the water cycle. Just as air becomes water becomes solid matter, thoughts become words become actions. The comparison is subtle yet powerful--air condensing into matter; ideas condensing into doing something that matters. Completely unique and utterly accessible, this is a book to inspire curiosity and spark change-making ideas in readers young and old.

My Thoughts:

This is a beautiful poetic book that flows easily with the words as they weave the words in almost a sing-style story.

“If you think it, you can do it.” Quoted from the back of the book.

The book depicts thoughts with actions in a poetic grace with the whimsical illustration throughout this full colored book. The pastel colors remind me of watercolors. Throughout the pages you will see bees, plants from flowers to trees. The illustrator Irena Freitas does a beautiful job capturing your imagination. For younger kids they may not see the message. Older kids will see the message of kids coming together and planting trees.

A beautiful and whimsical story.

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through Penguin Random House in exchange for my honest thoughts.