A children’s story for the ages by a beloved artist of American life.
Norman Rockwell, the foremost chronicler of small-town American life in paint, wrote just one work of fiction, a children’s story, first published in McCall’s magazine in 1967. It was later republished by Funk & Wagnalls as a book, but this edition is based on Rockwell’s original concept, complete with the color and monotone paintings he created for the story."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
American artist Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) is perhaps most famous for his cover illustrations for The Saturday Evening Post―322 covers in 47 years. His work still enjoys great popularity today.
Grade 1-3-Tired of hearing about his father's expectations for him, Willie the wood thrush flies the coop and is soon drawn to the sound of Miss Polly's flute. As he accompanies her, he begins to experiment with variations on his wood-thrush theme. His fame as a composer spreads, and he is invited to grace the aviary at the National Ornithological Society in Washington, D.C. But celebrity status doesn't suit Willie, and Miss Polly takes him back home where both his health and his song are restored. A fascinating foreword traces the history, alteration, and variations of this, Rockwell's only story for children. His illustrations are, of course, classic, with all the detail and homey qualities one expects from the artist. However, the pictures are sparse, at times making the book look like an avian guidebook gone awry, and there is a vast amount of unused, glaring white space surrounding both text and illustrations. The text itself seems like the working outline it was originally meant to be; as such, it is both sketchy and choppy. As a story about friendship and individuality, this tale doesn't measure up to Leo Lionni's poet-mouse Frederick (Knopf, 1967) or of Peta Coplans's endearing gardener-dog, Dottie (Houghton, 1994). The ending, as well, is misleading for children. It tells readers that there is a "Willie's Room" in the museum in Washington, which in reality does not exist. The value of this book lies in the fact that it is indeed pure Rockwell.
Lisa Wu Stowe, Great Neck Library, NY
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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