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By: Jama Rattigan,
on 3/26/2008
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By: Jill,
on 2/26/2008
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By: Kelly Herold,
on 1/31/2008
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By: Susan Mitchell,
on 11/12/2007
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By: Susan Mitchell,
on 8/27/2007
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By: Jama Rattigan,
on 3/26/2008
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By: Jill,
on 2/26/2008
Blog: The Well-Read Child (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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The Girl in the Castle Inside the Museum by Kate Bernheimer, Illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (February 12, 2008)
This is a picture book unlike any book I've ever read. The premise is that there is a girl who lives in a castle inside a museum. The castle is encased in a glass globe, and when children come to the musem, they press their noses against the glass globe and get a glimpse of the girl in the castle. When the children leave at night, she gets lonely even though she is surrounded by beautiful things. At night she dreams of children her own size visiting her, and "sometimes the girl in the castle even dreams about you." Her solution for overcoming her loneliness is to hang a picture of you, the reader, on the wall beside her bed. The last line of the book, "Do you see her? She sees you." EEEK!
Jen Robinson sums it up the best when she says the book is "deliciously creepy." I really like it because it is different, and has an ethereal, dream-like aura that takes me to another world. Nicoletta Ceccoli's soft clay model, acrylic, and digital media illustrations are absolutely gorgeous, and in fact, they are the most beautiful illustrations I've seen in a picture book yet. They, along with the story, will captivate the reader.
Kate Bernheimer has hit a home run with her first children's book, and I will definitely look for more from her in future. I think many kids will love it, but I would be wary of reading it to smaller kids who may be a little frightened at the thought of the girl watching them. However, some kids totally eat stuff like this up, so I'll leave it up to you to decide whether or not it's the right choice for your child.
Other Blog Reviews:
Jen Robinson's Book Page
Book Buds KidLit Reviews
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (February 12, 2008)
This is a picture book unlike any book I've ever read. The premise is that there is a girl who lives in a castle inside a museum. The castle is encased in a glass globe, and when children come to the musem, they press their noses against the glass globe and get a glimpse of the girl in the castle. When the children leave at night, she gets lonely even though she is surrounded by beautiful things. At night she dreams of children her own size visiting her, and "sometimes the girl in the castle even dreams about you." Her solution for overcoming her loneliness is to hang a picture of you, the reader, on the wall beside her bed. The last line of the book, "Do you see her? She sees you." EEEK!
Jen Robinson sums it up the best when she says the book is "deliciously creepy." I really like it because it is different, and has an ethereal, dream-like aura that takes me to another world. Nicoletta Ceccoli's soft clay model, acrylic, and digital media illustrations are absolutely gorgeous, and in fact, they are the most beautiful illustrations I've seen in a picture book yet. They, along with the story, will captivate the reader.
Kate Bernheimer has hit a home run with her first children's book, and I will definitely look for more from her in future. I think many kids will love it, but I would be wary of reading it to smaller kids who may be a little frightened at the thought of the girl watching them. However, some kids totally eat stuff like this up, so I'll leave it up to you to decide whether or not it's the right choice for your child.
Other Blog Reviews:
Jen Robinson's Book Page
Book Buds KidLit Reviews
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By: Kelly Herold,
on 1/31/2008
Blog: Crossover (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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Today I have a review of a beau-ti-ful picture book up over at Book Buds.
Kate Bernheimer's The Girl in the Castle inside the Museum is simply lovely, and Nicoletta Ceccoli's illustrations divine.
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By: Susan Mitchell,
on 11/12/2007
Blog: It's A Whimsical Life (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Fiendish Deeds, P.J.Bracegirdle, Nicoletta Ceccoli, The Joy of Spooking, Fiendish Deeds, P.J.Bracegirdle, Nicoletta Ceccoli, The Joy of Spooking, Add a tag
Hello my dears, it has been a while. Things have been a bit of a whirlwind around here, not leaving much time for this little old blog.
I have lots to share when I have a bit more time but couldn't wait to show you this, the cover of my husband's first book Fiendish Deeds:
cover illustration by Nicoletta Ceccoli
Isn't it wonderful? Nicoletta Ceccoli is so talented and has captured the characters of the story perfectly. Fiendish Deeds will be published by McElderry Books Summer 2008. If you are a Facebook member, you can go to Paul's facebook author page and read the first chapter: P.J. Bracegirdle Just scroll down to posted items, and you should see the link there.
Also, if you are in Toronto, an exhibition of Nicoletta Ceccoli's work has just opened at: Magic Pony
I hope everyone is doing well. I still peek in at all of your blogs to keep up with what you are up to. Hopefully I can find some time soon to tell you of my toings and froings!
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By: Susan Mitchell,
on 8/27/2007
Blog: It's A Whimsical Life (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Nicoletta Ceccoli, The Joy of Spooking, Nicoletta Ceccoli, The Joy of Spooking, Add a tag
"Did you say Nicoletta Ceccoli?".... "Yes, I did!"
Butterfly by Nicoletta Ceccoli
I can finally tell you who is illustrating the covers of my husband's chapter book trilogy, The Joy of Spooking. It is the one and only, truly wonderful Nicoletta Ceccoli!
When Paul called out the news from another room, I actually thought he was just teasing me. When I ran through, there it was, in an email from his editor.
We were already huge fans and didn't even know she was being considered for the job. Her work is perfect for the series and we feel grateful and giddy all at the same time. We have seen the design for the book jacket and it is simply stunning. The mood is very eerie and the main character Joy is hauntingly beautiful. Unfortunately, I'm not sure we can show you it this early (the first book is out next Summer), so instead, here are a few more of our favourite images by Nicoletta:
Flora by Nicoletta Ceccoli
Crows by Nicoletta Ceccoli
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It is definitely captivating. I'm glad that you liked it.