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Hogrogian's pencil and watercolor art may look simpler and less energetic than that in her books of thirty years ago, but her characters are just as appealing, with the same dignified and mysterious introspection that distinguished her best work.
The illustrations are detailed and clearly show the differences from the beginning to the end of the story. Unlike many wordless books, this book has a clear sequence of events and would translate well into a storytime book.
This may therefore provide sweet lapsharing fodder for young animal lovers, who will likely then want to bring their own stuffed menagerie to assist with artistic endeavors.
Preschoolers will grin with delight as each page turn reveals something new in the evolving panorama. Accomplished with panache, a warm palette and quiet drama, the subtle message and charm of this wordless transformation make it a perfect companion to Leo Lionni's Frederick.
In Hogrogian's silent yet richly imagined vision of the Peaceable Kingdom, the animals do not just inhabit their world but work together to help mend it—a vision of possibility.
