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l_salhus's review
3.0
Patricia MacLachlan writes a soothing Tanzanian Lullaby that tells the story of a family that lives on the lake Tanganyika in Congo. The story starts at sunrise with stunning illustrations that wash a pink glow over the city. The father goes off to work while the mother carries out the daily chores with her baby strapped to her back. She can feel the baby’s breathing along her back all day long. At dusk the family reunites briefly before the father takes off into the ocean on his boat (but always in sight). So the mother whispers Lala Salama and goodnight.
I think the most captivating part of this book is the beautiful illustrations the colors are blended to make Tanzania appear vivid and rich with color. The story itself portrays the universal themes of love between mother and child, which makes it relatable but also culturally generic. As a lullaby the words were not as rhythmic as I would have thought they would be, but the pictures alone were soothing.
I think the most captivating part of this book is the beautiful illustrations the colors are blended to make Tanzania appear vivid and rich with color. The story itself portrays the universal themes of love between mother and child, which makes it relatable but also culturally generic. As a lullaby the words were not as rhythmic as I would have thought they would be, but the pictures alone were soothing.
beths0103's review
5.0
A beautiful, gentle lullaby from a Tanzanian mother to her baby. Incredibly touching.
jmshirtz's review
4.0
I read this book because of the illustrations, and those are what kept me interested. I love the rich hues and vivid colors; they fit the setting perfectly.
booksandbosox's review
3.0
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bethmitcham's review against another edition
3.0
Simple and sweet. Words and pictures complement each other.
tashrow's review against another edition
5.0
This poetic lullaby transports readers to Tanzania and life by the lake, Tanganyika. It is the story of a small family with a father who heads off to work on the lake in his boat. The mother stays on the shore with her baby, washing the baby, carrying water, working the fields, and cooking food. The animals of Tanzania are around them in all of their exotic beauty. Then as the sun sets, the father returns spend time with his family and eventually sails off to the lake again. The mother and baby sit on the shore, watching the night and the lights on the boats. This picture book is beautifully foreign, tremendously tranquil, and has a lushness that is exquisite.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
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