Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamilloAR Reading Level: 2.5
On the library stacks: Children's Fiction
Awards: Publishers Weekly's Best Children's Books of the Year for Fiction (2010); A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book for 2010
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Bink and Gollie are unlikely best friends who live in a tree house. They love to roller skate, fueled by pancakes and peanut butter sandwiches. I'm know I'm reading too much into a kid story, but I was somewhat disturbed by these young kids who live on their own, yet have a hard time putting on socks.
The stories are cute enough, but it is really the illustrations that make this book special. I loved the simple lines and the way color is used to enhance the story. Two of my kids would give this book 5 stars, but my feelings are mixed.
Also reviewed by: Novels Now ~ Confessions of a Book Habitue ~ A Bookshelf Monstrosity ~ Your link here?
Source: Library
3 comments:
I think adults see things like kids living alone as odd, but I don't think kids do. The cover is adorable.
Still on HOLD at the library for us.
Agree..the cover is great!
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