The Tale of Pip and Squeak
Written & Illustrated by Kate Duke
Published by Dutton Children's Books / A division of Penguin Books 2007
Two mouse brothers try to out do each other every year at their annual party. One brother is a musician and the other an artist. They mutual agree to stay at opposite ends of the house except for one day out of every year. The day before the big party, a mishap occurs that brings the brothers together to reconcile their differences.
I fully enjoyed the book because it reminded me of the relationship I have with my sister as she is a musician and I am an artist. I will admit that we did have our differences growing up and now as adults, we have ironed out our issues. The writing is clean and tight. A terrific read-aloud!
The words just seem to flow as easy as the watercolor onto the page; combined with acrylic, ink and gouache the little pleasant mouse neighborhood springs to life. The mice have made an attic their home with an old suitcase as the movie theater, a tricycle becomes a ferris wheel. The fine detail in the pictures will keep young and old captivated for hours. You will always see something different everytime you pick up the book. A fantastic pictoral read as well.
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Very nice review.
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