Gerstein, Mordicai, The Sleeping
Gypsy. Holiday House Books, 2016. $16.95. PICTURE BOOK.
Based off a painting called, ‘The
Sleeping Gypsy” by Henry Rousseau, Mordicai depicts a story of how the painting
came to be. When a gypsy falls asleep, a lion, the moon, a baboon, an ostrich ,
a rabbit, a tortoise, a lizard, and an ostrich wonder where she came from. A beautifully
illustrated picture reminiscent of the painting, Gerstein bring his imaginative
take to life and draws the readers into the story. The text is simple and is
easily complemented by the rich, colorful illustrations. A great read aloud for
young children and their parents or teachers, this is a perfect addition to any
collection. PreK-3. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI
Public Library.
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