Week 36:

Quest VS Fall Leaves

Quest:

Summary:

A king emerges from a hidden door in a city park, startling two children sheltering from the rain. No sooner does he push a map and some strange objects into their hands than he is captured by hostile forces that whisk him back through the enchanted door. Just like that, the children are caught up in a quest to rescue the king and his kingdom from darkness, while illuminating the farthest reaches of their imagination. Colored markers in hand, they make their own way through the portal, under the sea, through a tropical paradise, over a perilous bridge, and high in the air with the help of a winged friend.Journey lovers will be thrilled to follow its characters on a new adventure threaded with familiar elements, while new fans will be swept into a visually captivating story that is even richer and more exhilarating than the first.

Review:

This book has no words. Not one. The whole thing is made up of illustrations telling the story. Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! It is hands down one of the best books I've reviewed all year. And that says a lot for not using a single wore to tell its story!

Fall Leaves:

Summary:

Part poem, part silent stage, this luminous picture book puts autumn on display and captures the spirit of change that stays with us long after fall leaves. Unlock the secrets of this busy and beautiful time of year as the natural world makes way for winter.

Review:

What GORGEOUS illustrations! This artist cuts these pieces out by hand and makes a little set up to photograph. They really are breathtaking. The story isn't very interesting, though its more like a lesson about the season of Fall. Its wordy to say the least. I must admit though, this book was intriguing because of its unusual lesson-like story.

The Winner:

Congratulations to Quest! 

We will see you in November!

We’ll see everyone else next week!