There were two things I liked most about this book. The first was that it was very realistic and any child, or adult for that matter, can relate to the frustrations that Sophie experiences. Second, I liked how the language in the book was much more sophisticated than the other Caldecott Award winners I have read. The author uses metaphors, alliteration, and other language devices that young children probably have not been formally introduced to yet, but they can still appreciate them for adding literary merit to the book.
The illustrations are very vibrant and even created a sense of humor (for me at least). The sense of exaggeration is a little much for me as an adult reader, but I can definitely tell how children could relate to things like Sophie getting ready to explode like a volcano.
This book makes me think of what I used to do as a child when I would get mad or upset about something, and ironically it was very similar to what Sophie does in the book, so I was able to relate to her on a personal level. Sometimes you just have to go outside, take a deep breathe, and realize that the world will go on!
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