A thought-provoking picture book looking at both sides of the classic fairytale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears".
Anthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such
prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway
Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad,
Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner
of the Kate Greenaway Medal).
In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition
of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books.
Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian
Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for
illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are
published all over the world.
Goldilocks may be familiar, but Anthony Browne, the children's
laureate, has made the story new in Me and You adding rich
interpretation in text and pictures
*The Sunday Times*
The differing styles of illustration implicitly raise issues of who
belongs where and the tale as a whole asks many questions about
right and wrong
*TES*
As always Anthony's illustrations are mesmerising
*The Sun*
Alongside the re-telling of a fairytale is a completely different,
quite modern story. Anthony Browne's words present one and his
pictures the other until, as the book nears its end, the two come
together . . . There are so many layers in this story that it will
entrance young readers time after time
*The Scotsman*
Anthony Browne has an extraordinary knack of turning a story into
so much more . . . Once again, the author extends the boundaries of
the picture book with this rich and thought-provoking story
*Carousel*
Browne's urban, contemporary take on the Goldilocks story brilliantly juxtaposes two artistic and narrative styles. One strand of the story is wordless, as sepia-toned panels show a girl-a hint of blond peeks from under her hoodie-and her mother walking along city streets; they become separated when the child chases after a balloon. Meanwhile, sunny pictures with softer lines and a pastel palette introduce a cheerful bear family, as the youngest bear narrates. As the trio strolls in the park while their porridge cools ("Daddy talked about his work and Mommy talked about her work. I just messed around"), the lost, worried girl enters their welcoming yellow house. The familiar story line plays out and, after the bears return, the startled child darts from the house into the rain-soaked city of graffiti, barbed wire, broken windows, and litter. Browne (My Brother) gives his Goldilocks a happy ending: she runs into her waiting mother's arms as the sun breaks out. The contrast between the threatening city and the bears' warm home adds a provocative layer to the story, underscoring the value and power of family. Ages 4-8. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Goldilocks may be familiar, but Anthony Browne, the children's
laureate, has made the story new in Me and You adding rich
interpretation in text and pictures * The Sunday Times *
The differing styles of illustration implicitly raise issues of who
belongs where and the tale as a whole asks many questions about
right and wrong -- Helen Ward * TES *
As always Anthony's illustrations are mesmerising -- Natasha
Harding * The Sun *
Alongside the re-telling of a fairytale is a completely different,
quite modern story. Anthony Browne's words present one and his
pictures the other until, as the book nears its end, the two come
together . . . There are so many layers in this story that it will
entrance young readers time after time * The Scotsman *
Anthony Browne has an extraordinary knack of turning a story into
so much more . . . Once again, the author extends the boundaries of
the picture book with this rich and thought-provoking story -- Anne
Faundez * Carousel *
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