Oddly
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.15 (774 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0763642746 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As the three creatures comfort the child, they discover their hearts’ desires — while their new friend finds surprising ways to make all their dreams and wishes come true.. When a little boy bursts into their world, three unusual creatures find answers to their questions in this whimsical story from a stellar pair.The Lostlet twirls a golden leaf and asks, Where am I? What do I hope for? The Strangelet holds a smooth white pebble and wonders, What am I? What do I dream of? The Oddlet listens to a seashell and
This is a book without an audience. The three have apparently never seen a human before and huddle around the youngster as he cries and says he's run so far that he can't find his way back. 'I want some love,' he sobbed. The illustrations are the best part of this book. The usual picture-book crowd is not big on existential angst, and the pictures are too childlike for kids old enough for such philosophical thoughts.–Ieva Bates, Ann Arbor District Library, MICopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. When he hugs them, they declare tha
. Joyce Dunbar is the author of many books for children, including THE MONSTER WHO ATE DARKNESS, illustrated by Jimmy Liao, and SHOE BABY, illustrated by her daughter, Polly Dunbar. Joyce Dunbar lives in England.Patrick Benson has illustrated dozens of children’s books, including OWL BABIES by Martin Waddell and Herman Melville’s MOBY-DICK, edited by Jan Needle. He lives in England
firrkids.com said Review from firrkids.com. This is an apt title, as this book is definitely filled with odd little characters. Fortunately, they are also sweet and adorable, which makes their oddities that much more endearing. You can tell with one glance at the cover what you are in for - both by title and illustration.There are four main characters: the Lostlet, the Strangelet, the Oddlet and a little boy. The Lostlet aimlessly twirls a golden leaf, not quite sure what he is hoping for. The Strangelet clutches a smooth white pebble, dreaming of the unknown. The Oddlet dances in the wavelets with his pink shell, wishing for what? Each feels an empty place in their hear. "Oddly compelling" according to nobirene. Intriguing and imaginative to be read aloud story that will charm your young listener. Gentle and sweet with illustrations of equal charm and whimsy A keeper