Synopses & Reviews
Dear Diary,I made boats today. Pip and I took them down to the pond to see if they would float. They'll go all the way to China, won't they, Lucie?”
Unless they meet a whale, Pip.”
Lucie makes her own hats and boats, bakes cakes, walks on stilts, and is writing a book. The whimsical, charming text works on two levels, with each exquisite handwritten” diary entry followed by dialog and illustration which illuminate the scene. The story of Lucie and Pip ends with detailed instructions on making a felt hat for a mouse.
Review
"Pfanner's illustrations are delicious, with clean lines, cheerful pasted colors, and charming details everywhere." Booklist
Review
"How could any reader fail to be charmed by Lucie. . . Highly recommended." Sydney's Child
Synopsis
Dear Diary, I made boats today. Pip and I took them down to the pond to see if they would float. “They'll go all the way to China, won't they, Lucie?”
“Unless they meet a whale, Pip.”
Lucie makes her own hats and boats, bakes cakes, walks on stilts, and is writing a book. The whimsical, charming text works on two levels, with each exquisite “handwritten” diary entry followed by dialog and illustration which illuminate the scene. The story of Lucie and Pip ends with detailed instructions on making a felt hat for a mouse.
About the Author
Louise Pfanner is the author of The Book of Gifts to Make, Louise Builds a Boat, and Louise Builds a House.