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From: Ruth I Gordon <druthgo>
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 13:51:35 -0700
Isn't it delightfully astonishing that Virginia Lee Burton' s "Mike Mulligan" arrived on the scene in (either) 1938 or 1939 and that it's still speaking to children (including Ramona Quimby). Is Simont's first book from 1939--what was/is it? as vibrant? In Simont's newest, "Stray Dog" , a single line Simont captures people, older and younger--and a most appealing pup, Willie by using a single line. The uncluttered economy of both text and art means it's easy to read--both words and illustrations It is so active with Willy running hither and thither and a large net chasing the little pup and the children playing with him. Suspense--well, will that canine be caught and not be there when the family picnics again?
How much work did Simont do on Sassa's basic story to make it perfect for younger (and older) readers? It is a fine adaptation--but I don't know the basic story so assume it has been cut considerably--or amended from an anecdote.
A blue ribbon and several excellent bones for illustrator, editor, and publishing house. (The late Roger Carras would agree.)
Doktor Woof
"You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty." Jessica Mitford (191796)
Received on Thu 05 Apr 2001 03:51:35 PM CDT
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 13:51:35 -0700
Isn't it delightfully astonishing that Virginia Lee Burton' s "Mike Mulligan" arrived on the scene in (either) 1938 or 1939 and that it's still speaking to children (including Ramona Quimby). Is Simont's first book from 1939--what was/is it? as vibrant? In Simont's newest, "Stray Dog" , a single line Simont captures people, older and younger--and a most appealing pup, Willie by using a single line. The uncluttered economy of both text and art means it's easy to read--both words and illustrations It is so active with Willy running hither and thither and a large net chasing the little pup and the children playing with him. Suspense--well, will that canine be caught and not be there when the family picnics again?
How much work did Simont do on Sassa's basic story to make it perfect for younger (and older) readers? It is a fine adaptation--but I don't know the basic story so assume it has been cut considerably--or amended from an anecdote.
A blue ribbon and several excellent bones for illustrator, editor, and publishing house. (The late Roger Carras would agree.)
Doktor Woof
"You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty." Jessica Mitford (191796)
Received on Thu 05 Apr 2001 03:51:35 PM CDT
