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Crafted with much thought as to the pacing required for the picture-book format, Pinkney's adaptation emphasizes the actions of the protagonists and omits the social commentary and philosophizing. The mesmerizing illustrations are a fitting interpretation of the story, and each spread is carefully composed so that it surrounds but does not overwhelm the text. A brief source note is included.
Reviewer: Mary M. Burns
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 1999