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misspippireads's review
3.0
A gentle and imaginative life of author Ruth Krauss
There is a short, two-page biography in the back.
Reviewed from a library copy.
There is a short, two-page biography in the back.
Reviewed from a library copy.
libraryrobin's review
2.0
As an adult, I can understand and appreciate the style of the narrative and how it relates to Ruth Krauss. However, I feel this is not easily accessible to young readers, even as a storytime book that is read aloud to a group. And that's unfortunate.
librarianryan's review
2.0
I want this book to be better. Ruth Krauss is a pillar of the children’s book community. Her books are strange and interesting, but her beloved books are still in print. This book tries to take her story and use her style, but it comes out a mishmash. What one hopes to be a biography is more of a headache. There was more to learn in the after notes of this book then was within the story itself. The illustrations are lovely and old fashioned, and they fit the theme of the book, but overall I find there’s nothing probative in this work or memorable either.
missprint_'s review
2.0
Mediocre story about Ruth Krauss. Includes extensive author’s note that explains a lot more than the book itself, select bibliography, and featured books by Krauss. The text is so sparse there’s almost nothing to it. I think I’m a nod to Krauss but it didn’t do much for me. The art felt like a Crockett Johnson pastiche which again makes sense but was lacking in execution in my opinion. Possibly if I was more of a big Krauss fan I would feel differently but doubtful.
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