Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod

Get ready for an unique ride because books eat kids, leading to odd adventures, and things aren't quite the same ever again.

Imagination takes flight in this original tale, which looks at the idea of getting lost in a book...or 'eaten', in this case. Now, while this is the main theme behind the tale, it probably (most likely) isn't one readers/listeners of the intended age group will understand without some explanation. But this isn't a problem, since understanding that concept isn't necessary to enjoy this read. Plus, it does open the doors to discussion, which is never a bad thing. Either way, this more metaphorical theme will delight adults, too.

This read is fun. It's silly, quirky, and takes off in unexpected directions. All the while, readers are pushed to draw some of their own ideas about what's going on, since the text delivers main moments but leaves space open around the sides to fill in the holes. The illustrations invite to fantasy and story-telling as they build out the scenes but, again, allow listeners to fit in their own bits of imagination, too.

The text and illustrations are fun to gaze at and do invite to play. The style gives a textured/3D effect, which works very well with the theme of diving into a book. Bright and bold colors clash with the black and white to bring life. I enjoyed the monsters with their general forms, which also leave much to the listeners own thoughts and fun.

It's a wild read and fantastical, but it's exactly this which makes it so enjoyable.
I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed the fun quite a bit.… (altro)