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Davey, Owen
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Davey departs from history (and science) to reimagine the fate of Laika, the stray dog shot into space by the USSR rocket Sputnik 2 in 1957. Only the barest facts are provided in this sentimental alternate version, complete with a happily-ever-after ending: a "loving family" of green aliens embraces the lonely dog. The stylish digital illustrations lend the book its charming retro feel.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
PS
A boy imagines himself to be a knight on a great adventure: going to bed. As he goes through his nightly routine, the dichotomy between word and image, and the mix of reality and fantasy blend together. While the color palette feels a bit over-bright for a bedtime book, the retro style is visually appealing and the boy's pre-bedtime tasks will be calmingly familiar to young readers.
Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter
2 reviews
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