Taltal Levi

The illustrations of this book were very nice, but I’m not sure the actual story is right for children. The young girl basically feels ignored by her parents so she takes off, camps out in the woods overnight by herself, and then walks to the sea. Her parents find her and never seemed alarmed, but I don’t think these are good ideas to put in kids’ heads. In real life there either would have been an Amber Alert or something larger than a fox would have found her. The story had a lot of potential and it was beautiful, I just think it missed its mark.… (mehr)

When little Ellie has a birthday she doesn't understand why she doesn't grow longer legs the very next day. Daddy helps her to to learn patience by growing an avocado from a seed. The book follows her through the years until she becomes the mother of a toddler and the cycle begins again.
Taltal Levi is both author and illustrator of this lovely book. Her color choices and depictions are both simple and remarkable.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from NorthSouth Books Inc. via NetGalley. Thank you!… (mehr)