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Alrawi, Karim
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Bee Willey.
In this takeoff of Aesop's "Lion and the Mouse," the part of the lion is played by an unnamed prince (historical events point to Thutmose IV). The prince frees a trapped mouse who promises to help him in the future. The synthetic-looking illustrations offer mixed results, as the humans don't fit well with the background scenery.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Stefan Czernecki.
When a young girl in Baghdad stops smiling, the sun stops shining, so her father, the townspeople, and a hoopoe bird try their best to find something that will amuse her, to no avail. Inspired by an Islamic story, the tale has an unsatisfying ending, but the simple illustrations, which use flat color and a bold, clean line, are lively and interesting.
Reviewer: Anne St. John
2 reviews
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