Genre 2-LS 5603 Book Review of a Cinderella Variant

LS 5603-Book Review of a Cinderella variant
1.Bibliography: Martin,Rafe. The Rough-Face Girl. New York: Scholastic, Inc., 1992. ISBN 0590469320
2. Plot Summary: The Rough-Face Girl is the Algonquin Indian retelling of Cinderella. In this version, the “Cinderella” character is the Rough-Face Girl, the youngest of three daughters, who has been made to feed the fires. Because of this, her hands and face have been burnt by the embers of the fire. The character of the Prince is the Invisible Being, who is watched over by his sister. The women in the village all want to marry him, but only the one who can see him will become his bride. Through many unsuccessful attempts to become the bride of the Invisible Being, the Rough-Face Girl is able to pass each test given to her by the sister of the Invisible Being. By relying on what is in the heart and her inner beauty, the Rough-Face Girl becomes the bride and her scars are washed away, leaving a person who is beautiful from the inside and the outside.

3. Critical Analysis: The characters in this story are symbolic of basic human traits. In the character of the Rough-Face Girl, the reader sees inner beauty and humility. In the characters of the older sisters, selfishness and greed are instantly identified. The character of the Invisible Being represents the unknown, natural mystery. Drawing on the cultural influence, the Invisible Being is the based on the elements seen in nature and has an almost spiritual quality. The style of this book maintains the quality of the early retelling, while incorporating the artistic style of the Native Americans. Each illustration complements the story by emphasizing the elements of nature. Each image of the Invisible Being is symbolic to the Rough-Face Girl, she is able to see her true love in the beauty of a rainbow or the gathering of the clouds. The theme of the story is one that we should all strive to live through our own lives, that beauty is from the heart.

4. Awards won: Kirkus Review. “a strong, distinctive tale with art to match.”
School Library Journal. “…a splendid real aloud”

5. Connections:
Ai-Ling Louie. Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. ISBN-10: 0698113888
San Souci, Robert D. Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella. Illust. by Brian Pinkney. ISBN-10: 0689848889
Coburn, Jewell R. Domitila: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition. Illustr. By Connie McLennan. ISBN-10: 1885008139
Climo, Shirley. The Egyptian Cinderella. Illust. by Ruth Heller. ISBN-10: 0064432793

Genre 2-LS5603-Book Review of folktale retold by Ed Young

LS 5603- Book review of folktale retold and illustrated by Ed Young
1.Bibliography: Young, Ed. Trans. 1989. Lon Po Po, A Red Riding Hood from China. New York: Philomel Books. ISBN 0399216197
2.Plot Summary: Lon Po Po is a retelling of the story of Little Red-Riding Hood. In this version, we encounter three girls who come in contact with the wolf after their mother goes to attend to their grandmother on her birthday. Shang, Tao and Paotze use their skills to trick the wolf and escape being eaten. After several attempts by Lon Po Po to trick the girls and eat them, the girls decide to turn the tables. Appealing to the wolf’s hunger, Shang, Tao and Paotze trick the wolf into climbing the tree for gingko nuts. The lure of the soft, tender gingko nut ultimately leads to the wolf’s demise.
3.Critical Analysis: The female characters are the symbol of good in the story, while the character of the wolf, Lon Po Po, represents evil. The journey that the girls go through to escape the clutches of the wolf and to eventually lead the wolf to its demise is crucial to the story. The illustrations are evident of the author’s background. Ed Young was born in China and his love of the artwork of this country is evident in the style of the illustrations. Each page is brought to life with the soft , flowing watercolors that complement the history of this retelling. The love that Mr. Young has for his home country is evident in many of his books, with the oral retelling of many Chinese tales brought to book form for generations to enjoy.
4. Awards Won and Review Excerpt(s):
Caldecott Medal 1990
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
School Library Journal review:” The text possesses that matter-of-fact veracity that characterizes the best fairy tales. The watercolor and pastel pictures are remarkable: mystically beautiful in their depiction of the Chinese countryside”

5. Connections:
Others books by Ed Young:
Young, Ed. Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China ISBN-10: 0698113888
Young, Ed. Seven Blind Mice ISBN-10: 0698118952
Young, Ed. Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac ISBN-10: 0805060499
Different versions of Little Red-Riding Hood:
Daly, Niki. Pretty Salma: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from Africa ISBN-10: 0618723455
Artell, Mike. Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood ISBN-10: 0803725140

Genre 2-LS 5603-Book Review of a Folk Literature Collection

LS 5603-Book Review of a Folk Literature Collection
1.Bibliography: Cousins, Lucy. Trans. 2009. Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales. Somerville: Candlewick Press. ISBN 9780763644741
2.Plot Summary: This is collection of eight well-loved and highly recognized fairy tales. This collection represents the favorite tales of the author, Lucy Cousins.
3. Critical Analysis: This anthology of fairy tales is well organized. Many of these fairy tales are very familiar to children. The illustrations are bright and colorful, with a child-like quality about them. The illustrations help to put the tales on a level that children can identify with and help to make the story come alive. Each of the tales is shared with a style that maintains the integrity of an earlier retelling. Each folktale is intertwined with the theme of good triumphing over evil or a strong moral lesson to be learned. While each of these stories is easily recognized by most readers, background information on each of these tales could enhance this collection.
4. Awards won and review excerpt(s):
School Library Journal review: “Large, arresting gouache spreads in Cousins's signature style utilize saturated colors and thick, dark outlines against solid backgrounds. Expressive characters enhance the stories' shifting moods. Large type accentuates the dynamic texts, building each spare entry to its powerful climax.”
5. Connections: This book could be used for many comparisons with different versions of the fairy tales. The following books could be used along with this anthology.
Little Red-Riding Hood-
Young, Ed. Lon Po Po, A Red-Riding Hood Story from China. ISBN 0399216197
Forward, Toby. Illust. by Izhar Cohen. The Wolf's Story: What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood . ISBN-10: 0763627852
The Three Little Pigs-
Scieszka, Jon. Illust. by Lane Smith. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.ISBN-10: 0140544518
Trivizas, Eugene. Illust. by Helen Oxenbury. The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig. ISBN-10 068981528X
Goldilocks and the three Bears-
Ernst, Lisa C. Goldilocks Returns. ISBN-10 0689857055

LS 5603 Genre 1-Review about the creation of children’s picture books

Genre 1-Review about the creation of children’s picture books
1.Bibilography: Cummings, Pat. Talking with Artists,Vol.1. New York: Bradbury Press, 1992.
2. Plot Summary: Many of us probably never stop to consider how our favorite authors come up with the ideas for their books or where illustrators get ideas for their pictures. Pat Cummings gives us insight into the background of fourteen children’s book authors and illustrators. Each of the featured artists shares their own story revealing how events in their childhood led to their choice to become a children’s book author or illustrator.
3. Critical Analysis: The author accurately conveys the facts from each artist, sharing information that younger generations will find relevant. For those children who are interested in becoming either an author or illustrator, this book is an excellent reference. The organization of the background story and key questions are easy to follow. The illustrations add to the text, with several of the artists sharing work from their childhood. As you read this book, one is able to sense the passion of Pat Cummings for sharing her love of drawing with younger generations. This reference guide encourages the reader to explore the area of art in children’s books by using vocabulary that children will understand.
4.Awards won and review excerpts: School Library Journal review.” Young artists will learn a lot; teachers and other children will also love it.”
Bluebonnet Award Nominee 1993-94
Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Nonfiction, 1992
5. Connections:
Other books by Pat Cummings that would be a great resource for future artists: Talking with Artists, Vol. 2: Conversations with Thomas B. Allen, Mary Jane Begin, Floyd Cooper, Julie Downing, Denise Fleming, Sheila Hamanaka, Kevin ... Vera B. Williams and David Wisniewski ISBN-10: 0689803109
Talking With Artists, Vol. 3: Conversations with Peter Catalanotto, Raul Colon, Lisa Desimini, Jane Dyer, Kevin Hawkes, G. Brian Karas, Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin, Keiko Narahashi, Elise Primavera, Anna Rich, Peter Sis and Paul O. Zelinsky (Hardcover) ISBN-10: 0395891329

Genre 1-Picture book illustrated by Meilo So-LS5603

Module 1-Picture book illustrated by Meilo So
1.Bibliography: O Flatharta,Antoine. Hurry and the Monarch Ill. by Meilo So. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2005. ISBN 0375930035
2. Plot Summary: In this book, the main character of Hurry, the Texas tortoise, is introduced to a monarch butterfly. The monarch butterfly shares the story of her annual migration South to Mexico to survive the winter. As the seasons change, the monarch once again finds Hurry the Tortoise in his garden in Wichita Falls, Texas. In the garden, Hurry has a bird’s-eye view of the process that changes eggs into a beautiful monarch butterfly.
3. Critical Analysis: The watercolor illustrations complement the story with a connection to the delicate body of the monarch butterfly. Meilo So uses subdued tones in oranges, blues and greens to create a feeling of calm. The characters of Hurry and the Monarch each have a unique perspective on life, and they are able to share insights with each other. The friendship between the two main characters shows that although we are different, we all have something to learn from each other. This book is a great resource for Texas about the life cycle of a butterfly, as well as teaching about the geography of Texas. As the reader follows the butterfly on its journey to Mexico, we see that the illustrations invoke a feeling of warmth, giving a connection to the typical weather in Mexico.
4. Awards won: Although this specific picture book has not been designated as an award winner, the illustrator Meilo So has been honored by the Society of Illustrators and the American Library Association.
5. Connections:
Other books illustrated by Meilo So: The 20th-Century Children’s Poetry Treasury ISBN-10: 0679893148 , Tasty Baby Belly Buttons ISBN-10: 0679893695 , Countdown to Spring ISBN-10: 0375813640
Another book to teach about Texas and the geography of the state: Armadillo from Amarillo by Lynne Cherry ISBN-10: 0152019553

Genre 1-book review of a Caldecott award medal book-LS 5603

Genre 1-Review of Caldecott award medal book
1.Bibliography: Selznick, Brian. The invention of Hugo Cabret. New York: Scholastic Press, 2007. ISBN 0439813786
2. Plot Summary: The invention of Hugo Cabret is a look into the survival of Hugo. As he is dealing with the loss of his father and disappearance of his uncle, he is left as the sole time-keeper at a train station in Paris. Throughout the story, we see Hugo’s obsession with obtaining parts rebuild the automaton, a machine found by his father that is made with cogs and gears and has the appearance of a man. After his father’s death, Hugo makes it his mission to finish what his father could not. During a meeting with a mysterious man who owns a toy store and his goddaughter, Isabelle, Hugo discovers that his ability mechanical ability and parts from the toy store are the keys to finishing the automaton.
3. Critical Analysis: Brian Selznick uses the element of time throughout the novel in both the writing and the illustrations. The theme of the novel is that Hugo must find what he needs before he runs out of time, always mindful of the chance of being discovered. As the story progresses, we see that Hugo’s character goes through many complications and conflicts. Hugo is left to his own devices to maintain the clocks without alerting the station manager. In this combination of a picture book and novel, we see a connection between the skill of working with clocks, known as horology, and the world of magic. Many magicians were very accomplished at repairing broken toys or machines . The awarding winning illustrations are done in black and white, and are filled with details that depict the city as dark and mysterious. Many of the pictures actually make the reader feel as though they are looking through the angle of a camera. This is tie-in to the toy maker, who was an actual film maker in 1890’s to the 1920’s. George Melies was an accomplished magician as well. He is credited with creating the world’s first science fiction movie, A Trip to the Moon.
4. Awards:
2008 Caldecott Medal
National Book Award Finalist
A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2007
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2007
2007 Quill Award Winner
2007 Borders Original Voices Finalist
2007 #1 Best Book for Kids from Barnes and Noble
Parenting Magazine "Mom–Tested Book of the Year"
Miami Herald Best Kids Book of 2007>
Rocky Mountain News Best Book of 2007
San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of 2007
Kansas City Star Top 100 Books of 2007
Columbus Dispatch Best Book of 2007
Los Angeles Times Favorite Children's Book of 2007
Kidsreads.com Best Book of 2007
5. Connections:
The following books can be used to extend the topics of films in the early 1900’s:
Smith, Kath. Let’s Make a Movie. ISBN - 10:1840891904
Brown, Don. Mack Made Movies. ISBN: 0761315381
The following books can be used to discuss concept of time and clocks:
Koscielniak, Bruce. About Time: A First Look at Time and Clocks. ISBN: 0618396683
McCaughrean, Geraldine. My Grandmother’s Clock. ISBN: 0618216952