Synopsis
This beloved story introduces readers to Milo and his adventures in the Lands Beyond. For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason! Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it’s exciting beyond his wildest dreams.- ★★★★★
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Mindful Muslim Review
The Kingdom of Wisdom is in disarray. Princesses Reason and Rhyme are imprisoned. Information and Education (without Reason to temper information and convert it into Knowledge) have run amok. Our hero, overcoming many challenges, rescues the princesses, saving the day and the kingdom. This Gold Star book uses the fantasy genre and a fairy tale plot to illuminate the role of reason in converting information into beneficial knowledge and wisdom. Similar to the demons of today, the villains in the story are Ignorance and Insincerity, brought about by the misuse of language and loss of reason. Read this book aloud to your child and turn the experience into a meaningful discussion about the proper use of language and logic—a pertinent lesson considering the current culture of society.
For a picture book with a similar message meant for a younger audience, Mindful Muslim Reader recommends The Incredible Book Eating Boy.
