June 2013, Blackbird
Press, 36 pages, Paperback, Review copy
Themes: bright and varied
colourful palette, magical mischief, animals full of character, a naughty wand,
forest creatures, making friends, weird things happening, a pleasant wizard,
rhyming verses, text not just in straight lines,
Content: lots to laugh about
Summary from Cassie's website
All was quiet, all was still in the Autumn forest over the hill…
An enchanting tale of magic, wonder, new friends and a fabulous tea party!
This story tells the tale of a wizard who appears in a forest late
one crisp autumn evening. Tired from his journey he stops to rest. While
he sleeps on his earthy bed, his magical wand falls out of his cloak
and onto the forest floor. Sparks begin to fly around the quiet wood
bringing everything they touch to life.
Nayuleska's thoughts
This is a keeper! The
story is simple yet engaging and phrased in an enetertaining way. The
illustrations compliment the story and provide plenty of imaginative thoughts
for the reader. I loved how such a variety of animals end up perching on the
wizard's beard and in his clothes, the squirrel looks a bit demented, the bunny
is cute, the whorls on the trees makes them seem as if they have faces, so much
is soft and fuzzy looking it fits the vibrant and happy feeling of the
story.
Suggested read
For another forest
adventure (without magic but full of sweet moments) try Wanda and the Alien by Sue Hendra (Children's, Picture book, 10/10)
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