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Bezig met laden... Okino And The Whalesdoor Arnica Esterl
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Okino brings her son, Takumi to the sea to watch the whales. She begins to tell her son a story about a little girl who wondered to the sea bottom to the Royal Palace of the whales. The girls mother began to frantically search for her and finds her behind the wall of the Royal Palace. In order for the mother to get her daughter back, she is given a lengthy task from Iwa, the Great Mother of the Ocean. Once completing the task, she is able to get her daughter back. As Okino ends the story, she looks down only to realize that Takumi has fallen asleep. This fairy tale is a story within a story, accompanied by illustrations so beautiful and realistic that they could be mistaken for photographs. The story is of a young Japanese mother and son who are watching the whales from the rocks. The mother then tells her son the story of the girl who went to the royal palace of the whales, and how her mother brought her home. Ultimately, this is a story about the bond and devotion between mother and child, which features incredible artwork. A picture book not to be missed! Recommended for ages 5-8. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
As a mother waits with her son for the whales to return to the bay, she relates a story about a girl who visited the royal palace of the whales. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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I'm not sure whether this tale is inspired by any work of mythology or folklore, or is the author's original creation, and Esterl provides no information on that score, but I found the resulting narrative rather uneven. Truthfully, I picked Okino and the Whales up because of the gorgeous cover art (and because I love whales), and I think Marek Zawadzki's illustrations are the real strength here. The cool serenity of his underwater scenes, and the warmth of those he sets on land, make an appealing contrast. I will definitely have to keep my eye out for more work by this Polish illustrator! ( )