The Mysterious Parcel
The Mysterious Parcel
Text and Illustrations
Bloomsbury
London, 2007
and
Bloomsbury USA Childrens
“Young children will enjoy the quarrels ("It's mine!" "No, it'smine!") as much as the sweet resolution.” ―Booklist
“The brightly colored illustrations, done in a flat and childlike style, capture the story's innocence and exuberance as the siblings imagine the lion and the exciting things they could do with it. The action stretches onto both endpapers and the artwork abounds with whimsical details, such as a playful cat that appears on most spreads. With its universal theme of sibling relations and the imagination-stirring potential of an unopened box, this fun book holds broad child appeal.” ―School Library Journal
Text and Illustrations
Bloomsbury
London, 2007
and
Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Reviews
“Deeply textured and richly colored, they capture the flavors and resiliency of childhood daydreams and imbue the world of Charlie and Frances with an endearing simplicity.” ―Kirkus Reviews“Young children will enjoy the quarrels ("It's mine!" "No, it'smine!") as much as the sweet resolution.” ―Booklist
“The brightly colored illustrations, done in a flat and childlike style, capture the story's innocence and exuberance as the siblings imagine the lion and the exciting things they could do with it. The action stretches onto both endpapers and the artwork abounds with whimsical details, such as a playful cat that appears on most spreads. With its universal theme of sibling relations and the imagination-stirring potential of an unopened box, this fun book holds broad child appeal.” ―School Library Journal
