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Müller, Birte
3 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Translated by Marianne Martens.
In the mountains of Bolivia, Felipa searches for the soul of her recently deceased grandmother but cannot find her. She finally does on the Day of the Dead, when the souls visit their loved ones. Illustrated with bold blocks of color and some Bolivian details of clothing, the story is quietly told, without mawkish sentiment. An explanation of the traditional celebration is appended.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(4)
K-3
Translated by J. Alison James.
When Finn complains about the food his mother cooks--he'd rather have "an unhealthy, unbalanced meal"--she decides to let him choose what to eat for a day. Finn fills a shopping cart with candy and junk food, but by dinnertime he feels sick and just wants some spaghetti. The lively, colorful paintings deserve a better, less pointed story.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
(4)
K-3
Translated by J. Alison James.
Because he's so large and clumsy, Jack feels like a misfit next to his three mouse sisters, who often laugh at him. Finally, his mother reveals that he's actually a foundling rat and reassures him of his place in the family. After that, Jack's problems disappear--a little too quickly. Müller's bright, mottled illustrations will likely attract young readers' attention.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert
3 reviews
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