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167th out of 314 books
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23 voters
Mr. T. W. Anthony Woo
an amusing story full of wisdom and ageless delight.
Hardcover, 59 pages
Published
1951
by Viking Children's Books
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Once I was into this story, it just flowed. The title itself is so odd that taps all kinds of wonder about what the book might dive into; the subtitle The Story of a Cat and a Dog and a Mouse may bring it back down to earth but also suggests what a romp the reader is in for. It is true as other reviewers have said that this is a long book with a great deal of text (a common feature of many of the earlier Caldecotts), but Ets' lithographs on stiff paper have a European and aged feel while being s...more
This was one of my pleasant surprises from #nerdcott. It is a very long book for a picture book, but I loved the story, and even though the illustrations are in black (and I do mean BLACK) and white, they are very well done, and really add to the old fashioned feel of the story. I also firmly believe that this is the best title of any book to every receive a Caldecott Honor or Medal, and my 9 year-old loved hearing about Mr. T.W. Anthony Woo. A fun book, but a tough one to read to your kid at be...more
What one thinks is the right thing doesn't isn't always for everyone else.
Caldecott honor
Caldecott honor
1952 Caldecott Honor
Kid-appeal: Way, way, WAY too long. If I kept wondering when it was going to be over, I can imagine many readers would feel the same way. My daughter and Caldecott-side kick got to this one in the book bag before I did and went out of her way to tell me how much she didn't like it. On the plus, as always, I love Ets's illustrations. These I'm guessing are wood block, or linoleum cut prints with amazing detail. Illustrations 4-stars, text 2-stars.
Kid-appeal: Way, way, WAY too long. If I kept wondering when it was going to be over, I can imagine many readers would feel the same way. My daughter and Caldecott-side kick got to this one in the book bag before I did and went out of her way to tell me how much she didn't like it. On the plus, as always, I love Ets's illustrations. These I'm guessing are wood block, or linoleum cut prints with amazing detail. Illustrations 4-stars, text 2-stars.
Agh, Man! Kick your sister out sooner, eh?
Read for #nerdcott. Reviewed in Caldecott Challenge Post #36: http://storytimesecrets.blogspot.com/...
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