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Starred Review on February 1, 2020 | Picture Books
PreS-Gr 3—Impermanence is the subject of this French import, and although its theme will resonate with adults, three elements ground it firmly in the realm of children's literature. First, children are genuinely curious or worried about the types of things undergoing transformation: the body falling asleep and waking, hair and teeth loss, wounded skin. Next, the book is designed with a transparent page inserted into each double spread; on it, black strokes outline hair, bubbles, steam, etc. In turning this page, the reader moves...Log In or Sign Up to Read More