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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
http://jdunn25.wordpress.com/2013/07/02/the-dark-by-lemony-snicket-ill-by-jon-klassen/
The book was good, but didn't feel as playful or clever as I expected from Lemony Snicket. It's a good story for young kids who are learning to deal with fears, but as an adult lover of picture books, I didn't find a whole lot that made the book stand out to me.
This text does not have to be compared to literal darkness, but even the darkness in life. One of my favorite books of all time and I'm 21 years old.
I have read several of The Series of Unfortunate Events books by Lemony Snicket when I was younger and was intrigued when I saw that she has now written a children's book as well. I did not enjoy this book as much as her young adult books, but could see this book being useful for parents to read aloud to a young child whom was having difficulties with the dark. This book more than likely would not be a choice of mine to read to a full class setting, because I could see this story potentially scaring children who were not previously afraid of the dark. The illustrations in this book though are rather unique as they take on a painted feel, very uncommon for a young children's story book.
This book is perfect for kids who are afraid of dark. It gives examples of how some things need to exist in order for others to make sense.I personally LOVED the illustrations and at the end of the book it tells you how they did it and the type of font used for the text. I Recommend this book for bedtime stories.
In the true fashion of Lemony Snicket, this book is satisfyingly creepy as well as entertaining. I wouldn't suggest reading this book to a child under the age of 6, as this could have the opposite effect of the book's intent.
Laszlo is afraid of the dark. One night, his nightlight went out and Dark spoke to him. Dark wanted to show Laszlo something but in the meantime, Dark tells Laszlo all the wonderful things that he does. Dark then directs Laszlo to a drawer - with light bulbs in them.
I first read this, somewhat surreptitiously in a book store and decided I wanted to read it at leisure. Library!
I almost loved this book except for the (relatively speaking) long page of text near the end that serves as a rather clumsy explanation. It dragged down what was turning out to be a nicely creepy and beguiling tale of a boy, wonderfully named Laszlo, who is afraid of the dark. Still, it has a sweet ending and a wry sense of humour.
Top marks go to Jon Klassen yet again, for creating some beautiful stylised illustrations to really sell it. He was the real reason I wanted to read this. I love his work. Oh, to get some collected editions.
I almost loved this book except for the (relatively speaking) long page of text near the end that serves as a rather clumsy explanation. It dragged down what was turning out to be a nicely creepy and beguiling tale of a boy, wonderfully named Laszlo, who is afraid of the dark. Still, it has a sweet ending and a wry sense of humour.
Top marks go to Jon Klassen yet again, for creating some beautiful stylised illustrations to really sell it. He was the real reason I wanted to read this. I love his work. Oh, to get some collected editions.
This book is creepy as heck. It ends with kindness and friendship (spoiler?), but it is creepy as heck.
A wonderfully crafted book, with narrative & illustration intertwined to tell the story of darkness, childhood fears, and finding comfort and home. Exquisite, simple yet masterful.