A gorgeous book with a wonderful message that you must experience things for yourself. It takes us through many things in nature that can be experienced when you go out and do it yourself. The writing in this inspirational book reminds each of us that it's up to us to make a difference. There's a beautiful world out there just waiting for us to take notice. ( )

A poetic narrative exploring the individual nature of our experience of the world is paired with beautiful oil-painting artwork in No One But You. On each page, author Douglas Wood explores something - holding a turtle, gazing at the stars, listening to a cardinal in the woods - that only the reader will experience in just their own way.

The concept of this lovely, gentle picture-book is one that is difficult to capture adequately. Wood isn't telling his readers that they, and they alone experience these things. Rather, he is trying to highlight that how they experience them is unique, because they themselves are unique. Although I didn't find the narrative particularly involving, I did appreciate it, and its message. I also found the illustrations, done by celebrated Irish artist P.J. Lynch, just lovely. He captures a diverse range of children, with their diverse experiences, in his beautiful paintings. Recommended to fellow Lynch fans, and to anyone looking for children's books touching on the individual subjectivity of our experiences of the world. ( )

This book is about each person's experiences and feelings about how everyone is a part of life. It shows readers that everyone is their own person and that no one else can experience the world the way you do. ( )

This book encourages that no one else can feel or experience things for you. It encourages nature and enjoying the feeling of simple pleasures such as feeling the sun's warmth and smelling flowers. I believe this book would also go well with a Project Learning Tree lesson or any lesson exploring and appreciating nature. ( )

This book is about appreciating one's self an realizing that there are things only you can experience for yourself. I though it was a nice and sweet book, but it did not thrill me. I think children would enjoy it and see that they are individuals who are special. However, this book left me wanting more. It was an easy, quick read. ( )