Rufus the Writer

Author: Bram, Elizabeth

Color: Cream

Edition: Illustrated

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 40

Details:

Want to encourage a child to write creatively? Introduce him to Rufus! The joy of writing (and reading) fills every page of this charming picture book.   Why have a lemonade stand when you can have a story stand? That’s what Rufus, a boy with a big imagination, decides. And once he’s in business, he starts creating little gems for his friends and family. Millie and Walter trade a shell for his story called “Why Orange Is the Best Color.” Rufus writes little sister Annie a story for her birthday about a girl who shrinks to the size of a teacup. Sara trades flowers for a story about a family of buttons. And then they all sit down and read the wonderful stories together. From School Library Journal Gr 1–3—Rufus is a dreamy, imaginative kid with loads of creative energy. He decides to put his talents to work for him one summer by running a "story stand." The boy dons a bow tie and sets himself up with a table and his pens in his front yard and gets down to business. Rufus prides himself in crafting each story to suit his customers' tastes and interests. The book contains four of his fully illustrated child-centric selections. Groenink chooses a lush and delicious sun-drenched palette for his upbeat and lively full-bleed gouache, acrylic, and pencil artwork. Rufus's own creations are clearly set off from the main narrative by orange borders and depictions of different writing implements. You might ask yourselves what kind of a kid turns down a trip to the beach? One who takes himself and his creativity seriously. His neighbor Sara asks, "How much will it [a story] cost?" Rufus replies, "Whatever you think. Surprise me." The highlight comes at the end of the day when the friends gather to exchange their barters and read their stories. Upon receiving "Annie and the Dancing Teapot" as an early birthday gift, Rufus's sister Annie says, "This is the best present ever! Can you read it to me?" "Of course," he replied. VERDICT A charming, celebratory ode to the writing life and those who follow their artistic inclinations wherever they lead.—Luann Toth, School Library Journal

Reviews:

“A charming, celebratory ode to the writing life and those who follow their artistic inclinations wherever they lead.”

—  School Library Journal, starred review

About the Author:

Elizabeth Bram is the author and illustrator of eight previous picture books. She is also an internationally exhibited painter. Ms. Bram lives in Baldwin, New York, with nine cats.   Chuck Groenink has illustrated several picture books, among them Santa Clauses: Short Poems from the North Pole by Bob Raczka, The Backwards Birthday Party by Tom Chapin and John Forster, and Under a Pig Tree by Margi Palatini. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Mr. Groenink now lives and works in the Hudson Valley, New York, with only two cats. Learn more at chuckgroenink.com....

EAN: 9780385378536

Release Date: 14-07-2015

Languages: English

Item Note: New and unused. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2015Illustrated

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover