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LaMarche, Jim
4 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Matt, his sister, and his best friend turn an abandoned place called "the Pit" back into the woodland pond it used to be; his first-person narrative lends intimacy to the distinctive story. The large and handsome acrylic, colored-pencil, and ink art evokes a sense of wonder with LaMarche's portrayal of the pond, the wildlife, and the children enjoying nature throughout the year.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert
(4)
K-3
Soft acrylic-wash and pencil illustrations are the highlight of three short stories about Molly, Ginger, and Yuki--dogs whose individual actions demonstrate the deep and abiding affection that can exist between children and their canine pets. LaMarche's sentimental text is less compelling than his delicate, realistic paintings aglow with autumnal hues.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo
(4)
K-3
Daniel feels left out because he's too little to go fishing with his brother and dad. On a particularly mopey day, he discovers a talent for levitating objects, which later enables him to move a beached whale back into the ocean. The expansively meticulous acrylic-wash and colored-pencil art adds to the dreamlike feel of the story.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
(4)
K-3
Nicky is reluctant to spend the summer at Grandma's riverside cabin, but when he finds an old raft in the reeds, his raft trips along the river help him embrace the beauty of wildlife, his grandmother's wisdom, and his own interest in drawing. Elements of the story feel contrived, especially the animals' idealized familiarity with Nicky, but the luminous illustrations evoke a magical aura.
Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli
4 reviews
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