________________ CM . . . . Volume VII Number 17 . . . . April 27, 2001

cover Finding Kate's Shoes.

Erica Dornbusch.
Toronto, ON: Annick Press, 2001.
32 pp., pbk. & cl., $7.95 (pbk.), $17.95 (cl.).
ISBN 1-55037-670-5 (pbk.), ISBN 1-55037-671-3 (cl.).

Preschool / Ages 2 - 4.

Review by Luella Sumner.

*** /4

excerpt:

"Kate and her mom are running late and Kate's shoes have gone missing!
Mom looks under the rug.
Kate searches the peaceful sea.
image These words appear on the back cover of this intriguing picture book and are the only text. The colourful pages of the story are wordless, the vivid pictures drawing the reader into the imaginary landscapes to look for the missing shoes. The shoes are finally found in their box, but there are clues to the grand adventures they have been on. The bright and whimsical scenery and creatures, and the absurdity of some of the pictures should make kids laugh out loud.

      Erica Dornbusch is an artist who has had her illustrations appear on many things from bags, wine bottles and posters to books and magazines. She has received several Ad & Sales Club of London Awards of Excellence for Illustration and Design, including two bronze in 2000, two gold in 1999 and silver in 1997 and 1995. She lives in London, Ontario.

Recommended.

Luella Sumner is a retired librarian who lives in Red Rock, ON.

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