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Gershator, David
3 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Diane Greenseid.
Vivid acrylic paintings drenched in primary colors accompany a Caribbean version of "Stone Soup." Granny has no food until she uses a seashell to help her convince the people in the marketplace to contribute to a magical soup. Soon meat, fish, vegetables, and spices are filling the pot and the kallaloo (Caribbean gumbo) is boiling away. Two recipes are appended.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Megan Halsey.
Moon Rooster crows all night trying to call up the moon. His efforts finally produce results, but when he hears that chicken soup may soon be on the menu, he has second thoughts. The story line is clever; however, the ending is simplistic and abrupt. Halsey's dramatic collage illustrations add interest and humor. Lyrics with musical score are included.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
PS
Attractive as Saint James's bright, basic paintings of these Caribbean children are, they don't fit all that well with the singsong text's salutations to different objects. For instance, the authors refer to body parts ("Greetings, toes" and "Greetings, nose") that, due to lack of interior line, aren't clearly delineated on the featureless figures.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
3 reviews
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