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.
Is there anything Angela Johnson can't write? Thanks for pointing this one out --it will make a lovely gift for my nieces.
ReplyDeleteIs this the same Angela Johnson that writes YA? I'm going to add this to my tbr list.
ReplyDeleteI kinda wish those women had arms but other than that I do like those illustrations!They have a fun, gentle quality to them.
ReplyDeleteIs this Johnson's first picture book?
Kelly - I agree, Johnson is a gifted storyteller
ReplyDeleteVasilly - 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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