Author & Illustrator: Brian Anderson
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 40 Pages (December 6th, 2011)
Age Range: 4 - 8
From: the Publisher, Thank You!
Synopsis: The Prince's birthday was just like every other day in his father's kingdom-drab, gloomy, and completely colorless. Years ago the Prince's father had banned all color from the kingdom, so the Prince now received the same gray gifts wrapped in the same gray paper and ate the same gray birthday cake, while outside gray skies loomed. But when a special package arrives at his party, the Prince is surprised to see a very unusual creature emerge. Will his new pet bring a splash of color to the kingdom?
Review: 5 Stars - The Prince’s New Pet By Author & Illustrator Brian
Anderson is one of the best picture books I’ve had the joy of looking at and reading.
To me, the art is amazing to say the least. I couldn’t wait to see what would
be on the next page and if I’m honest I’ve picked this book up a few times just
for the art work alone. The touches of color in an otherwise grey and drab
world were a perfect addition. Panels, like in comic books and graphic novels
were also wonderful additions to the art and story. Even now, when I pick up
the book I find something new hidden within the art. Anderson’s imagination and
detail are just… I have no words. The story that accompanies the art that I can’t
get enough of was a pleasure to read. I loved the names for the characters,
such as Duchess of Humdrum and King Cerulean. The gist of the story is about a
Prince and his father the King. The Queen was full of color and when she died
the King removed all the color from the Kingdom because it only reminded him of
his wife. The young prince wants color and the story goes to tell how he tries
to change things, how he tries to keep some color in his life and how he wants
to change the laws and rules of the Kingdom. While the copy I received was an
ARC, I felt that the last page was a bit confusing and wondered if I was missing
some text. In the end it didn’t bother me much because when I pick this one up,
I always go right back to the beginning again for the art. I would hang this on
my walls if I could!
All in all, while this title is suggested for age ranges 4
to 8, I feel that this would be better suited for 8 year olds on up. I could
see some of the art being a bit scary for younger readers, so I suggest parents
judge this title and how their children might take the art for themselves. Enjoy!
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FTC Disclaimer: I did NOT pay for this book, nor have I been compensated at all in any way or means for reading and writing this HONEST review.
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