Peyo The
Smurfs Anthology 192 pgs. Papercutz, 2013. $19.99 Content: Language: G
(0 swears); Mature Content: G Violence: G.
A large
yearbook size collection of original Peyo Smurf comics, all in publication
order. Presented in full color with explanation, history tidbits, and
information about the author. I loved the Smurfs cartoon as a child, so I was eager to read this book. I am now officially smurfed the smurf out. I certainly didn’t remember how often Smurf is used in the stories to replace regular words. It’s cute once and while, but after reading this book I am at my absolute limit. The stories are actually not very conducive to younger children, with much subtly to plot, to be appreciated more for adult readers. Also some of the explanations about war and race issues included in the book would be inappropriate for children. I think older students like 4-6 grade would find themselves getting on overdose of smurf just like I did.
EL–NO Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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I only have a copy because the publisher sent it for free, and I was curious. It checks out once a month or so, but isn't a popular book.
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