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From: Julie Cummins <juliecummins>
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 08:42:07 -0500
I want to laud four picture books published this year that stand out for both creativity and execution. I believe only one has been mentioned before.
LITTLE BLACK SAMBO by Christopher Bing magnificently revitalizes an old, censored classic. Handsome design, gorgeous colors and setting, and beautiful people rejuvenate this favorite story that has been in disfavor to a new level. Simply magnificent.
LITTLE ONE STEP by Simon James is the epitome of deceptive simplicity. The expressive, sketchy artwork in pale yellow and tangerine watercolors against a white background create a tale of three duckling brothers that is a modern day MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS.
MORRIS THE ARTIST by Lore Segal and illus. by Boris Kulikov. Capricious artwork, exaggerated body proportions, and a brilliantly hued palette paint a charming and delightful childhood experience.
MACK MAKES MOVIES by Don Brown. In Brown's inimitable picture book biography style, he turns a camera eye on the famous film pioneer Mack Sennett. With spare lines, softly shaded sepia tones, and precise comic timing, he ingeniously stages and cunningly captures the era's and the man's panache.
Happy holiday reading everyone,
Julie Cummins
Received on Tue 16 Dec 2003 07:42:07 AM CST
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 08:42:07 -0500
I want to laud four picture books published this year that stand out for both creativity and execution. I believe only one has been mentioned before.
LITTLE BLACK SAMBO by Christopher Bing magnificently revitalizes an old, censored classic. Handsome design, gorgeous colors and setting, and beautiful people rejuvenate this favorite story that has been in disfavor to a new level. Simply magnificent.
LITTLE ONE STEP by Simon James is the epitome of deceptive simplicity. The expressive, sketchy artwork in pale yellow and tangerine watercolors against a white background create a tale of three duckling brothers that is a modern day MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS.
MORRIS THE ARTIST by Lore Segal and illus. by Boris Kulikov. Capricious artwork, exaggerated body proportions, and a brilliantly hued palette paint a charming and delightful childhood experience.
MACK MAKES MOVIES by Don Brown. In Brown's inimitable picture book biography style, he turns a camera eye on the famous film pioneer Mack Sennett. With spare lines, softly shaded sepia tones, and precise comic timing, he ingeniously stages and cunningly captures the era's and the man's panache.
Happy holiday reading everyone,
Julie Cummins
Received on Tue 16 Dec 2003 07:42:07 AM CST
