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《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
PreS-Gr 3-A retelling of the traditional folktale about a pair of mice who consider their daughter to be a perfect creature and hope to marry her to the most powerful force in the universe, finally selecting a mouse as her husband. Versions exist in Japan, Burma, Ethiopia, Nepal, Korea, and France. According to Dupre's endnote, this one is based upon a fable told by the Choi Indians, who are descended from the Mayans. Broeck's illustrations reinforce this influence through their depiction of a stylized and almost mythic world. Executed in layers of watercolor, they are softened with spatters of paint. The colors are predominantly blue and green, and lean toward being a bit too saturated at times. The characters are portrayed in a lively manner, with the animals behaving in very human ways. Although it's a familiar story, this picture book, with its gentle illustrations, is well suited for sharing aloud.-Denise Anton Wright, Illinois State University, Normal (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
出版社周刊评论
Two mice, marveling at the perfection of their daughter, set out to find her an equally ideal mate in this pleasingly symmetrical folktale, a Mayan version to add to the spate of recent retellings from a range of cultures. ``Who is the most powerful in the universe?'' the parents ask the Moon, and thus begins a series of referrals. The Moon recommends the Sun, who ``chases me from the sky''; but the Sun cedes the title of most powerful to the Cloud, who ``blocks my light.'' The final suitor to be enlisted is, of course, a mouse (``Though I am very tall and stretch as far as you can see, '' a Wall tells the mice, ``I crumble when a mouse burrows through me''). Vanden Broeck's illustrations effectively contrast the soft shapes of the forest floor with the pre-Columbian-style representations of the Moon, Sun and other prospective bridegrooms. His blue and green palette suggests the rainforest inhabited by the Chol Indians, who retell this tale, according to an endnote, in order to help their children ``make peace with the harsh sun and torrential rains of their home.'' Ages 4-8. (Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
《儿童读物杂志》(Horn Book)书评
A foolish mouse couple seeking the most powerful being for their beloved daughter to marry eventually finds out that mice are the strongest creatures. The Chol tale is refreshingly illustrated with pastels that portray the characters with both whimsy and respect. From HORN BOOK 1993, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus评论
There have been several editions of this tale of proud parents who, wanting the mightiest husband for their perfect daughter, go to moon, sun, cloud, wind, and a wall--each in some way stronger than the one before--before settling on another mouse: when he burrows, even the massive wall crumbles. This lyrical version is based on a fable told by the Chol Indians of Mexico, as Dupré explains in a note. The Mexican artist, new to children's books here, provides decorative illustrations in lovely soft colors, drawing on Mayan motifs and depicting the mice and their lush forest habitat with appealing delicacy. A particularly felicitous presentation of a satisfying tale. (Folklore/Picture book. 4-9)
《书目》(Booklist)书评
Ages 5-7. A Mexican flavor embellishes this folktale in which mouse parents search for the most powerful husband to love and protect their perfect daughter. The Moon, the Sun, the Cloud, and the Wind reject the appeals of the determined parents, each claiming that another has more strength. Finally, it is the Wall, easily broken by a burrowing mouse, who declares that small creature to be the best marriage partner. A happy celebration occurs, with each of the possible suitors joining in. The detailed, muted blue, green, and brown drawings match the gentle prose. The anthropomorphic characterizations of the Sun, Moon, Cloud, Wind, and Wall enhance the Mexican rain forest habitat depicted on every page. In addition to being a good choice for story hour, the book can also be used effectively with older children in folktale and rain forest units. The endpapers contain blue-gray Mayan hieroglyphics. For a recent Japanese variation of the Mouse Bride story, see Mantinband's Three Clever Mice. Author's note appended. (Reviewed Sept. 1, 1993)0679832734Deborah Abbott
《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
PreS-Gr 3-A retelling of the traditional folktale about a pair of mice who consider their daughter to be a perfect creature and hope to marry her to the most powerful force in the universe, finally selecting a mouse as her husband. Versions exist in Japan, Burma, Ethiopia, Nepal, Korea, and France. According to Dupre's endnote, this one is based upon a fable told by the Choi Indians, who are descended from the Mayans. Broeck's illustrations reinforce this influence through their depiction of a stylized and almost mythic world. Executed in layers of watercolor, they are softened with spatters of paint. The colors are predominantly blue and green, and lean toward being a bit too saturated at times. The characters are portrayed in a lively manner, with the animals behaving in very human ways. Although it's a familiar story, this picture book, with its gentle illustrations, is well suited for sharing aloud.-Denise Anton Wright, Illinois State University, Normal (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
出版社周刊评论
Two mice, marveling at the perfection of their daughter, set out to find her an equally ideal mate in this pleasingly symmetrical folktale, a Mayan version to add to the spate of recent retellings from a range of cultures. ``Who is the most powerful in the universe?'' the parents ask the Moon, and thus begins a series of referrals. The Moon recommends the Sun, who ``chases me from the sky''; but the Sun cedes the title of most powerful to the Cloud, who ``blocks my light.'' The final suitor to be enlisted is, of course, a mouse (``Though I am very tall and stretch as far as you can see, '' a Wall tells the mice, ``I crumble when a mouse burrows through me''). Vanden Broeck's illustrations effectively contrast the soft shapes of the forest floor with the pre-Columbian-style representations of the Moon, Sun and other prospective bridegrooms. His blue and green palette suggests the rainforest inhabited by the Chol Indians, who retell this tale, according to an endnote, in order to help their children ``make peace with the harsh sun and torrential rains of their home.'' Ages 4-8. (Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
《儿童读物杂志》(Horn Book)书评
A foolish mouse couple seeking the most powerful being for their beloved daughter to marry eventually finds out that mice are the strongest creatures. The Chol tale is refreshingly illustrated with pastels that portray the characters with both whimsy and respect. From HORN BOOK 1993, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus评论
There have been several editions of this tale of proud parents who, wanting the mightiest husband for their perfect daughter, go to moon, sun, cloud, wind, and a wall--each in some way stronger than the one before--before settling on another mouse: when he burrows, even the massive wall crumbles. This lyrical version is based on a fable told by the Chol Indians of Mexico, as Dupré explains in a note. The Mexican artist, new to children's books here, provides decorative illustrations in lovely soft colors, drawing on Mayan motifs and depicting the mice and their lush forest habitat with appealing delicacy. A particularly felicitous presentation of a satisfying tale. (Folklore/Picture book. 4-9)
《书目》(Booklist)书评
Ages 5-7. A Mexican flavor embellishes this folktale in which mouse parents search for the most powerful husband to love and protect their perfect daughter. The Moon, the Sun, the Cloud, and the Wind reject the appeals of the determined parents, each claiming that another has more strength. Finally, it is the Wall, easily broken by a burrowing mouse, who declares that small creature to be the best marriage partner. A happy celebration occurs, with each of the possible suitors joining in. The detailed, muted blue, green, and brown drawings match the gentle prose. The anthropomorphic characterizations of the Sun, Moon, Cloud, Wind, and Wall enhance the Mexican rain forest habitat depicted on every page. In addition to being a good choice for story hour, the book can also be used effectively with older children in folktale and rain forest units. The endpapers contain blue-gray Mayan hieroglyphics. For a recent Japanese variation of the Mouse Bride story, see Mantinband's Three Clever Mice. Author's note appended. (Reviewed Sept. 1, 1993)0679832734Deborah Abbott