📖 Overview
I've Won, No I've Won, No I've Won follows three children in a classic playground situation arguing about who won their race. Lola insists she crossed the finish line first, while Lotta claims she was the winner, and Marv believes he achieved victory.
Each child presents their version of events to support their claim. The story builds around these conflicting accounts as the children discuss and debate what happened during their race.
The dispute shows how different perspectives can lead to varying interpretations of the same event. This simple children's book addresses themes of truth, perception, and the challenges of resolving disagreements.
👀 Reviews
There are not enough internet reviews to create a summary of this book. Instead, here is a summary of reviews of Lauren Child's overall work:
Readers praise Child's ability to capture authentic children's voices and perspectives. Parents frequently note how their kids relate to Charlie and Lola's sibling dynamics and everyday challenges. The illustration style combining photos, patterns, and drawings receives consistent appreciation in reviews.
Liked:
- Humor that appeals to both children and adults
- Creative typography and text placement that helps early readers
- Characters who feel real and relatable
- Positive messaging without being preachy
- Illustrations that inspire kids to create their own art
Disliked:
- Some find the speech patterns/text styling hard to read
- Ruby Redfort series called too complex for target age group
- Occasional complaints about repetitive storylines in newer books
Ratings across platforms:
Goodreads: Charlie and Lola books average 4.1/5 from 2000+ ratings
Amazon: Most titles 4.3-4.7/5 stars
Common Sense Media: Recommended for ages 4-8, rated 4/5 by parents
One parent reviewer noted: "The way the text flows and curves around the page made my daughter excited about following along as I read."
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🤔 Interesting facts
🌟 Author Lauren Child served as the UK Children's Laureate from 2017-2019, promoting children's literature and creativity across Britain
🎨 The book uses Child's signature mixed-media illustration style, combining collage, photography, and traditional drawing techniques
📚 The story explores themes of sibling rivalry and compromise, drawing from Child's experiences observing children's playground dynamics
🏆 Lauren Child's Charlie and Lola series, which shares similar artistic elements with this book, was adapted into a successful BBC television show
✏️ The author hand-letters her text rather than using standard fonts, creating a distinctive visual style that appeals to young readers and makes the text feel more accessible