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| The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznik.
Despite its 500 plus pages, this was a remarkably quick read. I spent more time studying the incredible drawings that fill this book than reading. Selznik's ability to create a story sequence through illustrations is simply marvelous to me. A thoroughly good read literally and visually! And I learned some interesting facts about movies in the early 20th Century, too. Congratulations to Selznik, for winning the Caldecott. A wonderful breakthrough in picture/chapter book story-telling. Bravo! |
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| Oscar and the Mooncats by Lynda gene Raymond, illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli.
Bought this at Books of Wonder recenty based on the illustrations alone. I am obsessed with texture and unusal perspectives, and I already know — by thumbing through this book — I am going to love it. I noticed the text is quite a bit longer than what I hear about typical picture-book story lengths (being less than 1,000 words) so I am curious to read it. I just love those kitties! |