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From: Brad Wendt <bewendt>
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 1999 22:28:53 -0500
Charmed" is a wonderous feeling to express about the Birchbark House. I had the book on my nightstand for several days, and when I finally picked it up and opened it, I was thrilled. I love black and white pencil drawings-some of my favorite picture books are the older ones illustrated by Stephen Gammel. When I saw the illustrations in The Birchbark House, I couldn't wait to read the story.
The drawings are absolutely delightful. The hints from Louise in her exquisite renderings help draw up Omakayas' family in my imagination and bring to life the exhuberant curiosity and exploration of the world around her and Omakayas place in it.
I like Omakayas. As I read I can't wait to learn of her next adventure with Angeline or her next escapade with her little brother, Neewo. I want to find out what his name will be and I want to know what trouble Pinch will get into. Each chapter, each page, takes you more clearly into their daily life and it does it with grace and enthusiasm. The word pictures of the life of these children is so refreshing and I wish all children would have the chance to experience the innocent freedoms and risks that Omakayas has. Does anyone know more about Louise Erdrichs artistic talents? The flap states that this is the first book she has illustrated.
I look forward to sharing this book with children at the library. Karen Wendt Youth Services Coordinator Monona Public Library, WI
At 09:14 PM 10/2/99 00, you wrote:
Received on Sat 02 Oct 1999 10:28:53 PM CDT
Date: Sat, 02 Oct 1999 22:28:53 -0500
Charmed" is a wonderous feeling to express about the Birchbark House. I had the book on my nightstand for several days, and when I finally picked it up and opened it, I was thrilled. I love black and white pencil drawings-some of my favorite picture books are the older ones illustrated by Stephen Gammel. When I saw the illustrations in The Birchbark House, I couldn't wait to read the story.
The drawings are absolutely delightful. The hints from Louise in her exquisite renderings help draw up Omakayas' family in my imagination and bring to life the exhuberant curiosity and exploration of the world around her and Omakayas place in it.
I like Omakayas. As I read I can't wait to learn of her next adventure with Angeline or her next escapade with her little brother, Neewo. I want to find out what his name will be and I want to know what trouble Pinch will get into. Each chapter, each page, takes you more clearly into their daily life and it does it with grace and enthusiasm. The word pictures of the life of these children is so refreshing and I wish all children would have the chance to experience the innocent freedoms and risks that Omakayas has. Does anyone know more about Louise Erdrichs artistic talents? The flap states that this is the first book she has illustrated.
I look forward to sharing this book with children at the library. Karen Wendt Youth Services Coordinator Monona Public Library, WI
At 09:14 PM 10/2/99 00, you wrote:
Received on Sat 02 Oct 1999 10:28:53 PM CDT
