Delilah and the Missing Curtains – Book Review
It’s a sweet and unique artstyle, which goes well with the writing. Some minimalistic pages that fit the message top-notch.
It’s a sweet and unique artstyle, which goes well with the writing. Some minimalistic pages that fit the message top-notch.
It was so great seeing the characters again, especially the two main heroines! Cinna’s and Hokuren’s found family relationship is so heart-warming to read.
I could relate to Farah a lot, perhaps a little too much throughout the whole book. Almost every page has a notable quote in there – mostly about friendship and self-love.
In a lot of countries, children’s holidays are ending and kids are going back to school. Therefore …
August is summer time for most, not just on the northern hemisphere thanks to the climate crisis, yay. And summer time is often associated with …
It’s ArtFight’s anniversary and they had a special idea: 3 teams instead of 2. And, as to not have to make space for other themes in my head:
On one hand, it breaks the cliche of how this type of message is always portrayed. On the other hand, the cliche break doesn’t work that well.
Not my favorite, but probably works for children learning to read (I learned languages differently, so I can’t confirm). It’s easy to read, that’s the most important.
Vibrant illustrations that drew me in right away! (No pun intended ;)) The writing however isn’t on the same level.
Especially the consent chapter with hugging, touching each other’s faces, holding hands in a couple-like way, and … read for yourself! They’re too cute.