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Louie!
By Hillenbrand, Will
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-39924-707-1
- Publisher
- Philomel
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2009
K-Gr 2 Using the bare-bones outline of Ludwig Bemelmans's childhood, Hillenbrand brings to life the experience of countless children whose creativity sets them apart in structured environments, especially school. Louie, an artistic pig, thrives at home, where his mother tells him stories of her mischievous childhood in "a schoolhouse in Paris that was covered with vines." But when Louie goes to school, he quickly learns that it's not acceptable to draw and paint all the time, even though it makes h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
In this ambling story based loosely on the life of <i>Madeline</i> creator Ludwig Bemelmans, Louie is a young pig wi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
