Pinkney, Jerry (2009). The Lion and the Mouse. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company.2010 Caldecott Medal Book
Beautiful!
Pinkney's watercolor with a combination of sketches creates a rich and vast world of nature where the majestic king and the resourceful rodent have so much room, that they should never cross paths. But when they do, oh what a story unfolds! This Aesop's fable is presented in a very unique way in this book! Your eyes are treated to a beautiful rendition of the story while your inner ears can actually hear all the sounds of the African Serengeti while the action unfolds with almost no words!
I am just awed at how much dignity each visual image has. No wonder it is the new Caldecott medal winner! I truly love art in all forms, and this book is not just a visual delight. I can see the possibilities of vocal, musical, theatrical, and dance art being combined to "read"the book...but then, you can just sit quietly still while you flip the pages and still be immersed in a story told through the arts that will make a whirlwind of your imagination!
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