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The Writer

이탈리아

그림작가 모니카 바렌고 (Monica Barengo)
글작가 다비드 칼리 (Davide Cali)
출판사 Eerdmans Books for Young
페이지
36 쪽
발행일
2022-03-15
수상내역
2022 뉴욕타임즈우수그림책상

책 내용

The New York Times New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2022)

A dog has an important job to do, especially if his human is a writer. Without a dog by his side, the writer would forget to eat. He’d never get out of his pajamas, and he’d probably stare at the computer all day long. But even the best French bulldog can’t do everything. Maybe this perfect pair needs someone new in their lives…

Illustrated in warm, earthy tones, this witty story reflects the ways dogs change our lives for the better. Our canine friends can make—and find—the best companions.

출판사 보도자료

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1-This book takes a wry look at work from home and the need for companionship from a pet's point of view. An unnamed French bulldog doesn't understand his human's behavior. Why would anyone want to "tic-tic-tic" on a computer all day long, sometimes forgetting the basics such as food and exercise? Good thing the little Frenchie is around to nudge the writer in the proper direction-say, to the park to find a companion. Depicted in a muted palette, the drawings highlight the size difference between the human and their small pet, with people often appearing out of frame or slightly oversize for their surroundings. There is not a lot of action in this title, but readers will know that the little dog cares for its human. VERDICT While this is not an essential purchase, it may suit the shelf with titles on the pandemic; it does touch on some of the needs of those still working from home, from a more childlike point of view.-Heather Webbα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Review

Booklist (starred review)
“A waggish tale for those who understand dogs (or think they do).”

School Library Journal
“While this is not an essential purchase, it may suit the shelf with titles on the pandemic; it does touch on some of the needs of those still working from home, from a more childlike point of view.”

About the Author

Davide Cali has written over one hundred children's books, which have been published in over thirty countries. His picture books include Grown-Ups Never Do That (Chronicle), I Hate My Cats (Chronicle), and The Queen of the Frogs (Eerdmans). Born in Switzerland, Davide now lives in Italy.

Monica Barengo is an Italian artist and illustrator. Her work has been exhibited at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, and she has been twice selected as a finalist by the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition in Shanghai. The Writer is her first book published in English. Visit her website at monicabarengo.com or follow her on Instagram @monica.barengo.

일러스트레이터 소개

모니카 바렌고 (Monica Barengo)

1990년 이탈리아 토리노에서 태어났다. 어릴 적부터 세상을 보는 것, 그림 그리는 것, 책 읽는 것을 좋아했다. 마티네티 예술 고등학교와 이탈리아 디자인 스쿨(IED)에서 일러스트레이션을 공부했다. 독서, 음악 연주, 고양이와 함께하는 티타임 같은 순수함과 장난기로 가득 차 있는 삶의 일상을 담은 그녀의 갈색 톤의 일러스트는 아주 섬세하고 독특하다. 2012년, 2013년 볼로냐 국제도서전에서 올해의 일러스트레이터로 선정되었다. 작품으로는 『Polline』, 『Nuvda』가 있다.