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Ian Beck
4 Reviews
(4)
1-3
Illustrated by
Ian Beck.
In his second adventure, it's up to Digory to come to the rescue after King Widget disappears. A baby dragon, a failed joust, a second lost king, and practical Princess Enid add to the fun. Readers familiar with the first book will find this to be more of the same. Beck's expressively silly line drawings bolster the story.
Reviewer: Beth L. Meister
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Ian Beck.
Clumsy stable boy Ned, who can communicate with animals, loves beautiful Princess Bella from afar. When Bella is captured by a dragon, Ned rushes to the rescue. Some clunky prose and a warmed-over plot contribute little. More successful are Beck's lovely silhouette illustrations, which do a more imaginative job telling the story.
Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin
(3)
PS
Five short tales, including "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "Chicken Licken," are interspersed among thirty-two nursery rhymes and songs in this book. Beck's decorative artwork emphasizes the characters, both serious and silly. Many of the verses will be unfamiliar to American children, making the volume a welcome addition to an already established nursery-rhyme collection. Ind.
Reviewer: Anne St. John
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Ian Beck.
Pullman's lively prose and Beck's energetic illustrations revitalize this classic trickster tale about wily Puss, his good-natured master, and the trials they overcome on their way to fortune and happiness. Although some major plot changes at the book's end dilute the impact of the story, this picture book will find an enthusiastic audience.
Reviewer: Anne St. John
4 reviews
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