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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
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From: Tanya Stone <tanyastone>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 12:22:05 -0500
I participated in a Mock Caldecott and this book was my only choice for the award. The first time I read it I became quite conspicious in the children's section of my local Barnes & Noble. I was immediately excited by the book, so much so that I started talking about it with nearby strangers, hand-selling it and saying things like, "Have you seen this yet?" And, "You've got to take a look at this remarkable book!" I was struck immediately by Mr. Gerstein's own balancing act to mirror Petit's. I think he uses just enough text to tell the tale with flair, while his sweeping yet detailed illustrations stunningly unveil the rest of the story. As a person who has spent a considerable amount of time studying creative nonfiction and picture book biography, I found this book to be a breathtaking accomplishment.
Tanya Lee Stone www.tanyastone.com
Received on Wed 28 Jan 2004 11:22:05 AM CST
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 12:22:05 -0500
I participated in a Mock Caldecott and this book was my only choice for the award. The first time I read it I became quite conspicious in the children's section of my local Barnes & Noble. I was immediately excited by the book, so much so that I started talking about it with nearby strangers, hand-selling it and saying things like, "Have you seen this yet?" And, "You've got to take a look at this remarkable book!" I was struck immediately by Mr. Gerstein's own balancing act to mirror Petit's. I think he uses just enough text to tell the tale with flair, while his sweeping yet detailed illustrations stunningly unveil the rest of the story. As a person who has spent a considerable amount of time studying creative nonfiction and picture book biography, I found this book to be a breathtaking accomplishment.
Tanya Lee Stone www.tanyastone.com
Received on Wed 28 Jan 2004 11:22:05 AM CST
