Not So Scary
Bear by Ruth Waters HB RRP $25.99 ISBN 9781922081728 (Windy Hollows Books)
Reviewed by Brook Tayla
The clues begin with the title on the cover – the bear
in this book is really NOT that scary. He does try to be scary. He has a
traditional role to fill after all! – but he is lonely and wants to be friends
with the other animals in the forest. He cleverly solves this dilemma by
using his own interests whilst staying true to his inner self.
Ruth Waters’ story is cleverly encoded – it is a
meaningful story told with such delight and warmth. Just a purely
inspiring story that will be read over and over again.
Her completely handmade collages of paper, wool,
‘acrylic, glue and mess’ are warm,inviting and show mastery. The use of
collage creates tension between the individual parts as a comparative
representation of a whole scene and fit perfectly into the concept of this
book. They are also modern with clean-cut lines using a gorgeous palette of
colours.
Brook Tayla writes a picture book
review blog at telltalestome@wordpress.com and
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