Now, in my previous post I complained about the weakness of storyline that I found in a lot of children's books that I found on the shelves. But, that doesn't mean every story has to be an intricately developed adventure. There is definitely a place for the thoughtful or simple story. In the case of Amos McGee, the masterful gestures and quiet expression of each character speaks volumes. I think it is the power of the illustrations that can make a book of few words successful. It really got me thinking about the importance of pairing the right writer and illustrator - finding/creating the right illustrations for a particular tale.
Anyway, I had to purchase this one for my own collection - and it will be kept in a safe place until certain toddlers with crayons grow up a little.
