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Kostecki-Shaw, Jenny Sue
3 Reviews
(4)
K-3
This picture-book account of activist Julia Butterfly Hill's bid to save an ancient redwood by living in it communicates the importance of environmentalism and activism but undercuts its celebration of Hill's work with an aged-down visual depiction and a narrative that suggests serendipity ("Suddenly, an idea sprouted...") over calculated planning. Whorled, verdant illustrations play with perspective to convey the tree's majesty. Author's note appended.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
(2)
K-3
In this joyful celebration of transcontinental pen-pal friendship, Kailash, from India, and Elliot, from the United States, exchange letters and drawings. The boys learn about each other's families, abodes, schools, alphabets, and ways of greeting; simple repeated text makes the story easy to read. Brilliantly colored illustrations created with collage, acrylics, crayon, pencil, and tissue paper help highlight the two worlds.
Reviewer: Robin L. Smith
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2011
(4)
K-3
Jenny Sue describes getting glasses, wearing them with an eye patch, being teased, and finally creating "fashion-patches" that make her the envy of her classmates. This autobiographical account seems dated, but the collage illustrations are a wonder, especially those depicting what Jenny Sue sees through unfocused eyes.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
3 reviews
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