A review by kurtwombat
Probuditi! by Chris Van Allsburg

4.0

The first time I have read a book where the title was designed to be forgotten. While the title may be intentionally elusive, the charm of the story is not. Van Allsburg has set among a black family a universal tale of sibling rivalry. Though simply told, the illustrations contain his usual magic of capturing big moments but understating them at the same time. The illustrations are done in browns and tans which convey how the kids see their world while also giving the book an instant feeling of nostalgia--of being kids again right along with the characters. Like the kids you are pulled in and left feeling surprise and wonder by the end.