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Lobel, Gillian
2 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Karin Littlewood.
A young swan sets off on his first migratory journey with his parents and grandpa. When Grandfather falls during an ice storm, Father takes over as leader. The text, though overly dramatic, is ultimately reassuring. Midnight-blue-toned watercolor illustrations express the curvilinear shapes seen in the night sky and the swan's graceful bodies.
Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty
(4)
PS
Illustrated by
Rosalind Beardshaw.
Charlie's messy mud and water play inspires cross words from her parents. Feeling unloved, she runs away--to her backyard, where she is eventually found by her grandfather, who makes her feel valued by pretending that he needs her help getting home. The tale is carefully told and accompanied by gauzy illustrations, but the ending feels abrupt.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
2 reviews
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