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Godard, Alex
2 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Cecile yearns for her mother, who has left their Caribbean home to find work on the mainland. Although her grandmother and grandfather care well for her, Cecile is truly excited when her mother sends for her during the school vacation. The lives of many children whose parents must leave their homes to find economic opportunity is reflected in this tale. The rich paintings are full of details, and a folktale about a mermaid is interwoven in the story.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(4)
K-3
Translated by Laura McKenna.
A depressed Parisian giraffe bemoans her lonely, do-nothing life until her apartment building is torn down, prompting her to take a chance at adventure. While the story is little more than existential musing, the golden-toned paintings placing realistically drawn animals in human poses and settings are oddly compelling.
Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann
2 reviews
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