Little Shrew - BookWyrm

eBook, 72 pages

Langue : English

Publié 4 juin 2024 par Kids Can Press.

ISBN :: 978-1-5253-1346-2
Numéro OCLC :: 1437885944
Goodreads:: 213612875

Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He’s a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like clockwork can be filled with unexpected pockets of joy, such as solving a puzzle for the very first time, enjoying the scent of freshly baked bread, seeing the vast beauty of a shimmering blue ocean or delighting in a visit with friends.

This collection of three short stories – perfect for emerging readers – is illustrated in Miyakoshi’s signature soft monochrome palette with pops of color. The charming tales celebrate enduring friendships, dreams for the future and the little pleasures that make everyday life more meaningful.

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Tarali a publié une critique de Little Shrew par Akiko Miyakoshi

Little Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi - Review

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Little Shrew, authored and illustrated by Akiko Miyakoshi, is a 2024 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book Award winner and Kirkus Best Book of 2024 winner. I found the book in my school's library. Originally written in Japanese, it has been translated into English. It is a simple picture book told in three parts and chronicles the very mundane life of the little shrew. His life is not exciting, but he seems to be fulfilled by ordinary things like solving his rubik's cube.

Akiko illustrates this story with beautiful pencil drawings that empahsize the simple nature of the narrative. I love how sweet and cozy the story felt as I read it. Life in it's most basic form is routine with small moments of the unexpected. With everyone trying to capture an incredible moment online to go viral, this book felt really timely. I could …

Little Shrew, authored and illustrated by Akiko Miyakoshi, is a 2024 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book Award winner and Kirkus Best Book of 2024 winner. I found the book in my school's library. Originally written in Japanese, it has been translated into English. It is a simple picture book told in three parts and chronicles the very mundane life of the little shrew. His life is not exciting, but he seems to be fulfilled by ordinary things like solving his rubik's cube.

Akiko illustrates this story with beautiful pencil drawings that empahsize the simple nature of the narrative. I love how sweet and cozy the story felt as I read it. Life in it's most basic form is routine with small moments of the unexpected. With everyone trying to capture an incredible moment online to go viral, this book felt really timely. I could see using in any grade level. With older children, it could open the door to meaningful discussions about the contrast between what truly brings happiness and the widespread anxiety and discontent so prevalent in society today.