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Purplicious Review
It's purple Pinkalicious! Pinkalicious loves the color pink, but all the girls at school like black. They tease her, saying that pink stinks and pink is for babies. But Pinkalicious doesn't think so…that is, until her friends stop playing with her. Now Pinkalicious has a case of the blues. But could she ever turn her back on her favorite color? In the follow-up to the bestselling Pinkalicious, a young girl remains true to herself and discovers that pink isn't only a pretty color, but also a powerful one. User Submitted Purplicious ReviewsOctober 26, 2008 A little disappointed, but still happy with the book overall I was a bit disappointed, as well as surprised since the first story was very lighthearted. I was expecting something a little different; something similar to the first story. I thought the story would focus on Purplicious liking Purple and turning Purple as in the first book when she turned pink. However, that was not the case. This book, though it gives a good message, is a little unbalanced. It is a mature subject that may not be best for everyone. The message comes, albeit a little late. I would have liked for there to be more pages with a more positive slant, but that's not what the author wrote. So, although I agree with most of the reviewers who wouldn't read this book to a very young child, I am going to read it to my older students (3rd-5th) because, being in Special education, they deal with this on a daily basis. I like the message, so it will stay in my library. October 24, 2008 Bullying...Condoned? Purplicious Simply put, this book condones bullying among children...young children, at that. Who would write such a thing? Who would publish such a thing? Who would sell such a thing? Children should not read/be read content that finds a a little girl belittled and excluded for liking "pink"; if "pink" is an "excluder", what is the implied behavior encouraged in response to children with disabilities, disfigurements, or perhaps even "just" an unusual name? October 7, 2008 Highly disappointed Pinkalicious is one of my daughter's favorite books. I had to get her Purplicious! I was expecting so much more from this book. The tone was completely different and overall the book was boring. Oh well, you win some you lose some! October 2, 2008 A Wonderful Book! I absolutely LOVED the message of this book. It shows that you should always be yourself and not follow trends or peer pressure. I must admit that I read this one before Pinkalicious, so maybe coming into it without expectation, I viewed it as a wonderful teaching tool on how children should be true to themselves (a theme that shows up often in my own work.) In real life, the mean kids may not change. The only thing children can change is their view of themselves, which this book underscores. So, yay for Purplelicious! A wonderful title to add to my collection! September 5, 2008 Thank you for the Purplicious! After reading all reviews I ordered the book for my 'almost 4' years old daughter. I was not disappointed. The book is beautiful, not 'too long' and to the point. My daughter agreed that other girls were not nice to Pinkalicious, was supporting Pinkalicious all the way thru the book and telling that she loves Pink too and was very happy when Pinkalicious finally found a good friend. August 15, 2008 A very negative book! My 4-year-old and 2-year-old LOVED "Pink Delicious," as they called it. Well, of course I brought home this book. I wish I hadn't. It is such a negative book about kids being mean and calling each other names. The other book was so positive-- what kind of message, exactly, is this sending my children? If I want them to watch bratty, snotty kids, I'd let them watch Hannah Montana. It also uses words such as "hate" and "ugly," which I don't think are appropriate for these types of books...obviously it is part of our culture's vernacular, but I'd think a kid's book could at least not use them. The book will be leaving our house in the morning. August 10, 2008 What's the fuss? My daughter got this books as a birthday present. There was almost a buzz at the party: oooohhh, is that the book after Pinkalicious? I'd never heard of Pinkalicious but was eager to read Purplicious to my daughter that evening. What's the fuss? Ok, the book could be dumber and have less redeeming value, but I'm not sure how. Apparently Pinkalicious is really good, or you could try A Bad Case of Stripes for a color-themed book about being true to yourself, but leave this dud on the shelf. August 6, 2008 Reviewers stop your own negativity I think the reviewers who are really down on this book may have too much negativity in themselves if all they see is a downer. If you don't think this is appropriate for young kids then you need to be more involved in your childs school. Being a room mom this kind of pressure does exist in Kinder and yes, preschool. I feel it sets a good example of a little girl who loves something and takes the time to think about it, even while others tell her to abandon her beloved color, she discovers that not everyone needs to like the same thing. That is what I teach my children, that everyone is independant and that just because someone else may not like what you like, that is ok. I want my kids to know that they have the right and freedom to choose. As with everything, parents need to guide their kids through the negative which is everywhere and to show them the positive. If we sheild them and only give them the positive then they will have a rude awakening when entering the world. I love books that allow me to have a discussion with my kids and to turn bad into good. We need to focus more and stop sugar coating society. Look at the books we read when we were young. Disney where mom gets killed off and witches who eat kids. Did that scar us, No. Books today actually are better because they give life lessons and choices of good vs. bad. Please lighten up. This is a good book. July 25, 2008 Not Appropriate for Preschool Age My four-year-old daughter loves Pinkalicious and so do I. I thought Purplicious would be just as cute, but I was very disappointed when I read this book. It depicts girls being very mean to each other and Purplicious doesn't know how to handle it. She writes depressing notes in her journal cries because she feels all alone. My husband refused to read it again to her and I had to hide the book and eventually get rid of it. July 19, 2008 COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE My 5 year old daughter thoroughly enjoys Pinkalicious. So I got very excited when I saw Purplicious--my daughter's favorite color. Unfortunately, I did not preview it beforehand. Pinkalicious was delightful, how bad could the sequel be? Boy was I wrong. My daughter and I began reading Purplicious and I could not believe how negative and mean spirited it was. After the first few pages, I kept thinking, "It's got to get better very soon." But it didn't. I finally stopped reading it to her mid-story and had to apologize for the totally inappropriate book. I promised her another book and returned Purplicious. For more Purplicious reviews click here.
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