The Winding Willow
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| Holiday House Publishing |
My thoughts: What a beautifully and artistically executed story! This sweet little mouse is headed out in the midst of a dreadful wintry storm through the countryside, and a kindly gentleman offers Mouse a ride in his carriage. Sadly, the Willow tree blocks their path. They disembark and mouse spots the missing items from the mouse household precariously clinging to the branches - an umbrella, a boot, and even a key.
As the story progresses, the few words of text sit stately on the pages in distinct black type making for nice and easy reading. The illustrations are worthy of much perusal; and the reader and listener can add to the story, letting their imagination soar, as they discover new bits of story in the illustrations not yet proclaimed in text.
Don't despair because mouse does make it home to the warmth of the family home and there you can find for yourself just what happens to the household items discovered (and then lost again in the journey).
A delightful and snuggle-worthy book.
About the book: Join brave young mouse Hubert Cumberbun on a fantastical wintertime adventure in this epic companion to Will Hillenbrand’s acclaimed picture book The Voice in the Hollow that also includes a double gatefold surprise.
Hubert Cumberbun is on his way home. . . well, a way home! Wind obscures his path. Shadows flicker. And Hubert finds a mysterious tree, filled with enticing lost and found treasures. There’s his brother’s runaway shoe! His father’s umbrella! The key to their house!
Now, Hubert will have to brave the surreal snowy landscape and the hungry owl who lives there to bring his found trinkets home. Holding on tight to his umbrella, he daringly soars above the wintery world below… and makes it back in time to share a delicious loaf of cinnamon bread with his family.
A companion to Will Hillenbran’s The Voice in the Hollow, The Winding Willow is a fantastical journey for fans and newcomers alike. Sparse text and epic artwork meld to create a timeless tale sure to warm families’ hearts on even the coldest winter nights.
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
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