Saturday, November 17, 2012

Over the River and Through the Wood


Y'all know how Brinton Turkle's illustrated version of Over the River and Through the Wood (c. 1974) has been my all-time favorite interpretation of Lydia Maria Child's famous poem turned song.

Well, now there's a fierce competitor!  Take a look at Matt Tavares' illustrated version entitled: Over the River and Through the Wood: The New England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day (c. 2011).

One word: BEAUTIFUL!  Tavares cleverly weaves a story using the warm and humorous notes of a good storyteller . . . all through the media of pencil and paint brush.  In fact, I would love to frame the opening title-page spread.

So just in time for Thanksgiving . . . check it out!



Also, (or if you can't make it to the library in time) discover the illustration process through the actions of artist Matt Tavares':


1 comment:

  1. I am looking for a book or series of books that I read in the 50's. It was about a family of swans can anyone help me?????

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