Hi my name is Ben Morris and I felt that the book Pirates n Pistols was more leaned towards an older age group. I felt this because of the illustrations. They look as if you intended for maybe grade 7. This troubles me because I have cousins that are in grade 2 and in Kindergarten and frankly, they would be SCARED by these images.
The illustrations were great: I liked the sketched design of them and all the bright use of colour. I liked the stories in the book-- they were not too hard but just hard enough. I love ancient myths and this book is full of myths. Pirates n Pistols is a great book full of great stories. I would recommend this book, but to an older age group.
Hi Ben, I agree this book is for older children. This short list is for illustrations not just picture books. I like the fact that we can still enjoy pictures when we are older. Would you ever choose to read a book with pictures in? I still enjoy reading picture books :) I agree I would not show this to a younger child as they could get scared.
ReplyDeleteDid you read cross legged Jack? Notre Dame have reviewed that one so have a look and give them a comment.
hey Ben
ReplyDeletewe like the illustrations but agree that some children may be scared.
We watched a video that had the illustrator telling us how he created the pictures He said he used black car paint spray
this is the link to watch:
http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/shadowingsite/watch.php?authorid=13
Sofia and Anya