When the Sun Rose (Sandcastle Books) - Hardcover

Barbara Helen Berger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399221751 ISBN 13: 9780399221750

Publisher: Philomel Books, 1990

Synopsis

"Another luminous picture book . . . worthy of attention for its serenely bright, well-designed paintings, celebrating friendship and sunlight."--Kirkus Reviews. "A picture book dreamscape, full of radiant colors and intriguing possibilities . . . an inspired work of art."--Publishers Weekly. Full color throughout.

About this title

About the Author:

Barbara Helen Berger lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3 While the action can be described in only one sentence (a friend visits a little girl for an afternoon of tea, playing dolls, and painting rainbows), many lines are needed to convey the activity in these boldly-colored illustrations. The warm glow of the yellows of a carriage made from a rose, the lion pulling it, and a dress made from yellow roses achieves luminescence on paper, heightened by the intense greens, reds, and blues of the countryside and playhouse. The yellow changes to rich gold as the sun sets. The variation in picture size, from small close-ups of the dolls to elongated spreads, adds flow to the day's happening and lends a cinematic quality. The combination of vibrant colors, strong composition, and margin motif together frame a sensation, like a daydream visualized. That the friend may be imagined only adds to the book's appeal. As with Berger's previous books, Grandfather Twilight (1984) and Donkey's Dream (1985, both Philomel) , this picture book provides a vivid showcase for a simple story. Julie Cummins, Monroe County Library System, Rochester, N.Y.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0399221751
• ISBN 13: 9780399221750
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32