alassea's review against another edition
5.0
Dette er en sart og var fortelling om krig, flukt og minner fortalt på helt nydelig vis.
Duzakins strek passer denne fortellingen svært godt, og bildene er det bærende elementet i fortellingen.
Den anbefales absolutt alle, i alle aldre.
Duzakins strek passer denne fortellingen svært godt, og bildene er det bærende elementet i fortellingen.
Den anbefales absolutt alle, i alle aldre.
middle_name_joy's review against another edition
3.0
Don't let the sunny cover fool you; trust the title.
All hope and color has vanished for one refugee girl and her mother, who take shelter in a bombed-out building on their journey toward safety.
The charcoal drawings are stunning, and succeed in creating a dark mood. It is reminiscent of [b:Rose Blanche|830051|Rose Blanche|Roberto Innocenti|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1347635664s/830051.jpg|1176812] in confronting the stark reality of conflict. Sparks of red and yellow and purple make appearances within the girl's memories of the time before displacement.
As an adult, I was enthralled by the drama of this picture book, and applaud the artistic representation of losing hope and gaining it back shade by shade. As a teacher, I recommend using it with older grades who can process the images and story.
All hope and color has vanished for one refugee girl and her mother, who take shelter in a bombed-out building on their journey toward safety.
The charcoal drawings are stunning, and succeed in creating a dark mood. It is reminiscent of [b:Rose Blanche|830051|Rose Blanche|Roberto Innocenti|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1347635664s/830051.jpg|1176812] in confronting the stark reality of conflict. Sparks of red and yellow and purple make appearances within the girl's memories of the time before displacement.
As an adult, I was enthralled by the drama of this picture book, and applaud the artistic representation of losing hope and gaining it back shade by shade. As a teacher, I recommend using it with older grades who can process the images and story.
e_ramirez_ortega's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed this one. The story is fantastical but not overly done. I like how the color of the story is evocative and palpable for the theme. Again, this one may need some further explaining for children who may wonder what is going on in the narrator's story.
breacommelafromage's review against another edition
5.0
I am absolutely speechless. This is easily one of the best picture books I have ever read.
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