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On a Journey
“A pair of friends circle the globe in this picture book tribute to the transformative effect of leaving home....a worthwhile...message about enjoying life’s journey.” - School Library Journal “Are you sitting comfortably?” Hedgehog asked? “Please put your seatbelt on.” Frog nodded and fastened his seatbelt. His friend started te car. “Here we go,” he said, “wave goodbye.” A heartwarming picture book about traveling together, sharing new experiences, and letting yourself be amazed by the world around you. For everyone ages 4 and up.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2015
About the author
Guido Van Genechten
577 books36 followersGuido Van Genechten is een Vlaamse schrijver en illustrator.
Guido Van Genechten in de Nederlandstalige Wikipedia
Guido Van Genechten is a Flemish writer and illustrator.
Guido Van Genechten in de Nederlandstalige Wikipedia
Guido Van Genechten is a Flemish writer and illustrator.
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May 1, 2018
Een mooi prentenboek, maar niet verschrikkelijk bijzonder. De illustraties zijn leuk en passen goed bij het verhaal. Voor mij is het gewoon een leuk prentenboek om gelezen te hebben, maar komt niet op mijn lijstje met boeken die ik graag zelf zou willen hebben.
De boodschap aan het eind van het boek vond ik wel heel mooi om over na te denken.
De boodschap aan het eind van het boek vond ik wel heel mooi om over na te denken.
May 22, 2016
'On A Journey' by Flemish writer and illustrator Guido Van Genechten is a wonderful book about the joys of travel and the lesson that sometimes it's the journey, not the destination.
Hedgehog invites his friend frog along on the trip. Frog doesn't know where they are going, but wants to know when they will arrive. Hedgehog patiently doesn't answer. They travel on and on and see beautiful things. Eventually, they get back to their village and Frog learns things about himself. Hedgehog gives him a present to remind him about their journey.
The art in this book is so very good. Since the artist is from Europe, the art has a special look because the buildings don't look like what a normal American child would see. This adds a whimsical touch to the story. The lessons of journeys is told in a wonderful way. I really liked this book.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Clavis Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Hedgehog invites his friend frog along on the trip. Frog doesn't know where they are going, but wants to know when they will arrive. Hedgehog patiently doesn't answer. They travel on and on and see beautiful things. Eventually, they get back to their village and Frog learns things about himself. Hedgehog gives him a present to remind him about their journey.
The art in this book is so very good. Since the artist is from Europe, the art has a special look because the buildings don't look like what a normal American child would see. This adds a whimsical touch to the story. The lessons of journeys is told in a wonderful way. I really liked this book.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Clavis Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
May 11, 2018
Een fijn prentenboek met mooie illustraties en een prachtige boodschap
April 26, 2018
Hérisson invite son ami Grenouille à entreprendre un long voyage, mais Grenouille expérimente pour la première fois les longues routes et les moments à attendre avant la destination finale. Mais est-ce que cette attente vaudra la peine? C'est ce que cet album, du moins, tente de nous démontrer, en nous dépeignant, page par page, des paysages sublimes à l'aquarelle. La formule quelque peu répétitive de cet album nous permet d'apprendre à savourer le moment présent, et à saisir le moment comme si celui-ci ne reviendrait jamais. J'ai bien adoré suivre l'intrigue de ces deux personnages qui, au final, feront la meilleure des découvertes!
January 29, 2021
Frog and Hedgehog are going on a trip. As they go along, at first frog is impatient, asking "are we there yet?" a lot. But he soon grows comfortable with being in the moment and enjoying the new experiences. This book can teach patience and being in the moment as well as learning about yourself on a trip.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
April 29, 2018
Dit boek is een van mijn favoriete zomerprentenboeken geworden en staat ook in mijn boekenkast.
Egel vraagt aan kikker of hij mee gaat op reis. Dat wil kikker wel, maar hij vraagt steeds wanneer ze er zijn. Egel wil hem duidelijk maken dat je altijd op reis bent. Mooie gedachte. Richting het einde van het verhaal verandert de vraag van kikker in: kunnen we nog verder?
In het verhaal komen er allerlei begrippen (onder, boven, doorheen enz.) langs. De illustraties zijn prachtig en lokken gesprek uit over wat je op reis allemaal tegen kunt komen. (4e boek voor boekenbingo 2018)
Egel vraagt aan kikker of hij mee gaat op reis. Dat wil kikker wel, maar hij vraagt steeds wanneer ze er zijn. Egel wil hem duidelijk maken dat je altijd op reis bent. Mooie gedachte. Richting het einde van het verhaal verandert de vraag van kikker in: kunnen we nog verder?
In het verhaal komen er allerlei begrippen (onder, boven, doorheen enz.) langs. De illustraties zijn prachtig en lokken gesprek uit over wat je op reis allemaal tegen kunt komen. (4e boek voor boekenbingo 2018)
December 23, 2019
“He’d never known there were places where you could look so far.”
Hedgehog wants to take Frog on a journey. But Frog thinks the journey is about getting somewhere. Hedgehog tries to show him that the excitement is in the journey, not the destination. When they finally return to frog’s little village, everything has changed ... including frog.
Hedgehog wants to take Frog on a journey. But Frog thinks the journey is about getting somewhere. Hedgehog tries to show him that the excitement is in the journey, not the destination. When they finally return to frog’s little village, everything has changed ... including frog.
February 20, 2017
Firefly nominee. Too preachy and long.
Want to read
April 18, 2021Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
August 17, 2022
Livre pour enfants. Grenouille quitte son village en compagnie de Hérisson pour la première fois de sa vie. Elle découvre le voyage.
February 14, 2017
lots of word play, travel is important, it's about the journey not the destination. a tad preachy
May 20, 2016
This is a cute story about hedgehog and his friend frog going on a trip. Hedgehog is excited about the journey, but frog is more concerned with are we there. The illustrations were cute, lots of colours and some nice panoramas. This would be great to read to a child before their first road trip. The book did a good job of teaching kids things like putting on seat belts and that if you ask "are we there yet" a lot you might not get an answer. It is also a good way to show children to enjoy the drive, look around and see what you can see, not be worried about the destination so much.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 9, 2016
ON A JOURNEY
Written and Illustrated by Guido van Genechten
2015; 32 Pages
Genre: picture book, children's, adventure
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY in exchange for an honest review.)
★★★★
I loved the illustrations in this picture book as well as the story. Frog's friend, Hedgehog takes him on a journey in his little red convertible car. Frog has never left his town so it is a grand adventure but he is also a bit scary. A fun little story for kids who are going to be going on an adventure or journey themselves.
k (My Novelesque Life)
Written and Illustrated by Guido van Genechten
2015; 32 Pages
Genre: picture book, children's, adventure
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY in exchange for an honest review.)
★★★★
I loved the illustrations in this picture book as well as the story. Frog's friend, Hedgehog takes him on a journey in his little red convertible car. Frog has never left his town so it is a grand adventure but he is also a bit scary. A fun little story for kids who are going to be going on an adventure or journey themselves.
k (My Novelesque Life)
August 10, 2016
Frog and Hedgehog are starting a couple of months of adventures. For the first time outside his village, Frog is getting the taste of adventure and discovering the world. After going through a tunnel, and seeing the sea, and the view of mountains and beautiful cities, they are coming back different persons. This beautifully illustrated book is an invitation to opening the world and for more discoveries, both personal and along the journey.
Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange of an honest review
Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange of an honest review
May 30, 2016
On a Journey tells a sweet story about two friends embarking on a road trip. Hedgehog helps Frog learn that a journey is not just about the destination but about enjoying the total experience. When Frog finally begins to notice the world around him he is full of wonder. This would be a fun book to read to a youngster before taking a road trip. The illustrations are adorable and a lot of fun to look at.
I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.
I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.
June 1, 2016
This simple story follows two animals on a long, long, roadtrip. Yes, someone does ask “Are we there yet?” The underlying message is to enjoy the journey—it’s not all about the destination, and travel can teach you things you didn’t expect.
The illustrations are cute and the story is just the right level of complexity for small children.
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Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC.
The illustrations are cute and the story is just the right level of complexity for small children.
This review also at http://biblioquacious.blogspot.com/20...
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC.
May 26, 2016
Are we there yet? No we are on a journey. We are off to see what all we can see. We may be gone days, or even months. We will change, our world will change, and our view of the world will change.
June 22, 2016
I thought that this was quite a fun book but I can't see it being a favourite. The images were good but I thought that story was quite long and could have been more short and punchy so its easier to follow for younger children. I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
December 23, 2015
Mijn recensie van 'Op reis' verscheen op Cutting Edge
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May 19, 2016
The illustrations are lovely, but the story falls flat.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
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