Illustrator: Charles Vess
Title: Blueberry Girl
Publication: March 2009
Publisher: HarperCollins
Genre: Children
Pages: 32
Audience: 4 and up
Rating: 5 out of 5
Source: Public Library
Goodreads Synopsis:
This is a prayer for a blueberry girl . . .A much-loved baby grows into a young woman: brave, adventurous, and lucky. Exploring, traveling, bathed in sunshine, surrounded by the wonders of the world. What every new parent or parent-to-be dreams of for her child, what every girl dreams of for herself.
My thoughts:
I'm currently trying to read all of Neil Gaiman's published and readily available works. I have heard great things about Blueberry Girl and thought I would check it out. Neil Gaiman and Tori Amos are really good friends. He wrote this novel for Tori's daughter, Tash. It is a beautiful little poem about wishing the best for the little girl(s) in your life. It is really sweet. I think this would make a perfect gift for a baby shower, if the baby is a girl. I even think this would work as a great graduation gift. I am not a parents myself, but I am an aunt and I know I wish the best for my niece and for her to just be herself.
The artwork is lovely and it fits the book very well. It really brings a warm, springtime feeling to the book. A time of birth, rebirth, renewal. If you need a pick me up, a gift for a baby shower or graduation, I would recommend this book.
Reading all of Neil Gaiman's books sounds awesome- he has so many great ones out. I didn't know he wrote anything for children *this* young, though. It sounds absolutely adorable :)
ReplyDeleteSounds enchanting:) Can't imagine Neil Gaiman being so sentimental, will have to check this one out!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so cute and meaningful! The artwork is amazing:)
ReplyDeleteLovely review:)
Great job explaining why you enjoyed this book. I wonder about his intended audience beginning at age 4.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this author. Will have to try them.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check this one out. Since I'm such a big reader, I often give a book as a shower gift or at a similar function (first birthday/christmas, etc.). I would love to have a book that is a go to gift for such occasions!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so cute. I have girls, so this is one I should probably find :)
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