FICTION

Over the River and Through the Wood

The New England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day
by L. Maria CHILD
978-0-76362-790-4.
COPY ISBN
PreS-Gr 3—A charming and dynamic rendition of the song about Thanksgiving Day, originally published in 1844. All 12 original verses are included, each old-fashioned scene appropriately matching the text. Tavares's watercolor, ink, and pencil illustrations are crisp and bright, expertly capturing the wind-whipped outdoor scenes of the sleigh moving from page to page and ultimately to grandfather's house for a feast. This version is similar in feel to the one illustrated by Brinton Turkle (Coward-McCann, 1974), but it does not include the music notation. A note about the author's life is appended. Overall, a worthy addition.—Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Library
Tavares's illustrations bring Child's 1844 poem to life, from the New England town at the beginning to Grandfather's farmhouse at the end. Some details in the pictures, such as a bridge "over the river," match the text, while others, such as a dog running alongside the sleigh, extend it thoughtfully. The nostalgic mood and the generally impressionistic style are offset by the characters' detailed and mobile faces.
Reviewed by Madeline J. Bryant , Oct 01, 2011

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