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Schick, Eleanor
3 Reviews
(3)
PS
In a simple, appealing text, a young girl celebrates life by dancing. Each double-page spread shows an element from nature--"a cat stretching in the sun," the sun itself, clouds, birds, etc.--while the facing page shows the young girl executing a dance move representing the natural phenomenon. In the colored-pencil illustrations, the girl is surrounded by white space and seems, appropriately, to float on the page.
Reviewer: Amy Kellman
(4)
K-3
Somewhat awkwardly rendered pastel watercolors capture a young girl's memories of her mother who has died after an illness. The girl recalls special moments they shared--walking through fall leaves, watching the rising of a full moon, and preparing a meal. This reassuring story effectively speaks to the emotions that follow the death of a parent, although readers may be puzzled by the only peripheral appearance of her father.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo
(4)
1-3
This story describes a traditional Navajo wedding from the point of view of a white child whose best friend, Vanessa, is Navajo. Throughout the day, Vanessa's family explains the details that are part of the wedding ceremony. Though somewhat washed-out looking, the colored pencil art effectively illustrates information in the text. An author's note discussing sources would have been useful.
Reviewer: Debbie Reese
3 reviews
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