Karen GoatKeeper's Blog - Posts Tagged "death-and-dying"
"Beyond the Ridge", "Until You Find the Sun" and "The Old Woman and the Red Pumpkin"
How do you deal with life's problems? These explore some ways.
The Old Woman and the Red Pumpkin
4 stars
Author (Translator): Betsy Bang
Illustrator: Molly Garrett Bang
This is an old Bengali Folk Tale. It's similar to other tales of outwitting dangerous foes.
The old woman goes to her daughter's house. On the way she is threatened by a jackal, a tiger and a bear. These are waiting for her return to eat her.
The illustrations are dated, stereotyped in reference to the people. They do show many plants and animals of the area.
Until You Find the Sun
5 stars
Author: Maryam Hassan
Illustrator: Anna Wilson
A little girl loves sitting with her grandfather to listen to his tales. Her home is in a warm, sunny place. One day she moves far away to a cold place during the winter.
Everything is different. The only bright spot now are her phone calls with her grandfather. How can she make her new place home? A bright yellow coat might be the answer.
The illustrations are beautifully done. They sweep the reader into the world of the story. Those for the warm place are bright and cheerful. The winter scenes are dull as she seeks a new sun.
Beyond the Ridge
5 stars
Author/Illustrator: Paul Goble
All living things live for a time, then die. This is a fact of life. An old woman lies dying as her family sits around her.
The woman goes on a journey beyond the ridge in accordance to beliefs of the Plains Indians. Her family grieves as they follow tradition in parting with their dear one.
The illustrations are beautiful watercolor. The illustrator has a passage in the beginning of the book describing how he creates these images in the way he does. They very much reflect Indian culture, the place they live.
The Old Woman and the Red Pumpkin
4 stars
Author (Translator): Betsy Bang
Illustrator: Molly Garrett Bang
This is an old Bengali Folk Tale. It's similar to other tales of outwitting dangerous foes.
The old woman goes to her daughter's house. On the way she is threatened by a jackal, a tiger and a bear. These are waiting for her return to eat her.
The illustrations are dated, stereotyped in reference to the people. They do show many plants and animals of the area.
Until You Find the Sun
5 stars
Author: Maryam Hassan
Illustrator: Anna Wilson
A little girl loves sitting with her grandfather to listen to his tales. Her home is in a warm, sunny place. One day she moves far away to a cold place during the winter.
Everything is different. The only bright spot now are her phone calls with her grandfather. How can she make her new place home? A bright yellow coat might be the answer.
The illustrations are beautifully done. They sweep the reader into the world of the story. Those for the warm place are bright and cheerful. The winter scenes are dull as she seeks a new sun.
Beyond the Ridge
5 stars
Author/Illustrator: Paul Goble
All living things live for a time, then die. This is a fact of life. An old woman lies dying as her family sits around her.
The woman goes on a journey beyond the ridge in accordance to beliefs of the Plains Indians. Her family grieves as they follow tradition in parting with their dear one.
The illustrations are beautiful watercolor. The illustrator has a passage in the beginning of the book describing how he creates these images in the way he does. They very much reflect Indian culture, the place they live.
