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32 pp.
| Candlewick
| May, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-7459-5$16.99
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K-3
In this companion to The Tiny King with a welcome adoption-story aspect, a childless king finds a bug-size princess. His and the queen's love for her grows daily--as does the princess. How to stop her from outgrowing the castle (and the family)? Digital collages feature improbably harmonizing elements: geometric shapes coexist with realistic imagery, and characters with Hello Kitty–like blank faces live out emotional scenes.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2015
40 pp.
| Candlewick
| October, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-6687-3$14.99
(1)
PS
This Japanese import tells the simplest of stories. The tiny king is lonely. He's lonely at his gigantic dinner table, on his oversized horse, and in his big bed. Precisely mid-book, he marries a nice big princess and they lose no time in having ten tiny children. The story in pictures has the same clear simplicity, with cheery geometric cut-paper collage in bright colors.
Reviewer: Sarah Ellis
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2013
48 pp.
| Chronicle
| September, 2006
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TradeISBN 0-8118-5519-8$15.95
(3)
PS
Graphic designer Miura showcases the tools of the trade for ten occupations, including tailor, watchmaker, and chef. First, a double-page spread displays the tools (with labels), and readers can guess who uses them. The next spread identifies the occupation and shows someone on the job. The varying typefaces, simple shapes, and thoughtful composition make for a handsome volume.