Stephen Dau's The Book of Jonas is a marvelous, lyrical debut that examines the effects of war on everyone involved. Dau weaves together the stories...
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Just loved it! It won the 1953 Caldecott award, and is outstanding. This classic brought me back to a simpler time; a joyful nostalgic trip. I couldn't get enough of the sepia illustrations. What a treat from this great artist. It reminded me of my favorite classics, Blueberries for Sal, and Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. Love those, you will love this. A joyful book to enjoy with a child in your life. Pick it up and smile.
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Say's poignant watercolors pulled me to the page in this sweet story of cross-cultural experience. Sparse prose enlivened the pangs and joys of homesickness, as I experienced this book's strong sense of place. I will hold the lessons of this tender rendition of life's gifts and burdens in my back pocket as I move along the earth. Can't wait to share this book with a child.
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Jump in to this work where Wiesner, a three-time Caldecott Award winner, has reshaped this familiar story into a delightful alternate universe. Love the way he reshapes this tale and challenges the relationship between characters and their books. Illustrations pull readers to the page in this loveable, quirky gem. Pigs rule!
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The Biggest Bear by Lynd Kendall Ward
Adelaide, May 1, 2007
Just loved it! It won the 1953 Caldecott award, and is outstanding. This classic brought me back to a simpler time; a joyful nostalgic trip. I couldn't get enough of the sepia illustrations. What a treat from this great artist. It reminded me of my favorite classics, Blueberries for Sal, and Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. Love those, you will love this. A joyful book to enjoy with a child in your life. Pick it up and smile.(5 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say
Adelaide, April 30, 2007
Say's poignant watercolors pulled me to the page in this sweet story of cross-cultural experience. Sparse prose enlivened the pangs and joys of homesickness, as I experienced this book's strong sense of place. I will hold the lessons of this tender rendition of life's gifts and burdens in my back pocket as I move along the earth. Can't wait to share this book with a child.(9 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)
The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
Adelaide, April 30, 2007
Jump in to this work where Wiesner, a three-time Caldecott Award winner, has reshaped this familiar story into a delightful alternate universe. Love the way he reshapes this tale and challenges the relationship between characters and their books. Illustrations pull readers to the page in this loveable, quirky gem. Pigs rule!(7 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)