A favorite of the spring 2010 Candlewick picture book list. First, the illustrations: I'm not sure of the technique and I'm reading page proofs, so that may be revealed in the finished version. Innovative, wood-cut like pattern designs depict tree trunks, limbs, needles, cones, nests, and birds in a...
Pretty pictures, pretty text, uplifting message. The kids and I enjoyed reading it and looking at it, but they won't remember it in a week. :-)
Labored rhymes, ordinary illustrations. This one didn't take off for me- though I get the message. I did like the use of language and the unapologetic introduction of interesting words into a picture book.
Beautifully illustrated and written story of courage.
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