The Pop-up Book of Gnomes is a very interesting book as it does not
simply have an author and illustrator. It has and art director, a designer, a
paper engineer and a hand writer. This book is extremely hands on. It requires
sound reading skills but nevertheless would be an amazing read for people of
any schooling age as much of the illustration and engineering creates a
fantastic story on its own.
The book is a pop-up book unlike
any other I have seen. It pops out and up, it slides left and right and it
turns and spins with cogs and piston motions. The paper work is truly
spectacular.
The handwriting is a little
difficult to read but is really well done. The theme of the book is basically
all about gnomes and their daily lives as well as a few complications along the
way. This theme may be appropriate for the younger audience but the text is
definitely too difficult for the young reader so this book would be perfect for
shared reading where an adult reads to the child or teacher to the class.
There has been no lack of
attention to detail; in this book and it creates a truly unique reading
experience.
Daniel C. Kelly
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