Lottie Paris:Lives Here by Angela Johnson illus. by Scott M. FischerThis is a wonderfully fun story about Lottie Paris. It's very text light with no more than a few sentences per page. The story has a great rhythm from beginning to end
"Ooookay, those aren't Lottie's feet. They're Papa Pete's. But Lottie is the short one wearing his boots, cause Lottie Paris is ready to walk."
I love Fischer's very colorful illustrations. He's given Lottie a lot of personality. The text and illustrations are a perfect fit. Sometimes I forget along with her YA novels, Johnson also writes picture books which is a shame because they are very good. Lottie Paris:Lives Here is my favorite so far. I loved it.
5 comments:
Is there anything Angela Johnson can't write? Thanks for pointing this one out --it will make a lovely gift for my nieces.
Is this the same Angela Johnson that writes YA? I'm going to add this to my tbr list.
I kinda wish those women had arms but other than that I do like those illustrations!They have a fun, gentle quality to them.
Is this Johnson's first picture book?
Kelly - I agree, Johnson is a gifted storyteller
Vasilly - It is the same Angela Johnson
Edi - Johnson has written about four picture books
I love the illustrations. One new illustrator to follow. Thanks for the introduction :)
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