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mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
What a beautiful book! The style of the illustrations perfectly capture the Northwoods feel of this story of siblings sharing time together on a lake, while the lyrical text describes an incredibly peaceful and natural setting. As a native of Northern Wisconsin, this book put me right back at my family's cabin and evoked such wonderful memories. I will be reading this aloud to my elementary library classes as we head into summer and talk about summer plans.
Thanks to House of Anansi for providing me with a review copy of this title.
Highly recommended for home bookshelves and libraries.
Thanks to House of Anansi for providing me with a review copy of this title.
Highly recommended for home bookshelves and libraries.
muddypuddle's review against another edition
5.0
Although I'm not a fisherperson - and it doesn't interest me at all - and this book is about going out onto a lake fishing, I still consider the book a work of art, both in words and illustration. It's written in verse form, and would be a wonderful sample of free verse to share with a tween or teen. Gorgeous writing. The illustrations are really, really beautiful, there's no white, and even the page of text has a background paint-y collage that's lovely. I love that the illustrator is "Phil." No surname. Both author and illustrator are Canadians. Highly recommended.
staceym's review against another edition
4.0
The story remind me of Jane Yolen's Owl Moon. The text is a beautiful story that could work well for an imagery lesson, like Owl Moon. The style of the art work, paint on old wood, works for this story but I'm not sure I would like it for other books. This book would be a short companion to Gary Paulsen's Hatchet for understanding the setting of the Canadian woods.
bkwrm127's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing illustrations that make me think of a painted summer cabin on a lake... perfectly complement a quiet contemplative story about catching a fish from a red canoe. Lovely read. Lovely pictures.
likesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars on the merit of the images alone! Gorgeous, realistic illustrations by Phil that have lots of texture as they were painted on wood panels.
The story is lovely as well. Two kids get up early and go fishing on the morning lake.
The story is lovely as well. Two kids get up early and go fishing on the morning lake.
katherineannhickey's review against another edition
5.0
A true gem that invites contemplation and reflection in children, who are often too busy to notice the beauty of everyday life. Best shared one-on-one.
I was provided with a copy to review by the School Library Journal. Read my full review here: http://www.slj.com/2017/06/reviews/books/me-and-you-and-the-red-canoe-by-jean-e-pendziwol-slj-review/#_
I was provided with a copy to review by the School Library Journal. Read my full review here: http://www.slj.com/2017/06/reviews/books/me-and-you-and-the-red-canoe-by-jean-e-pendziwol-slj-review/#_
tashrow's review
5.0
In this incredible poetic picture book, two children wake up in their tents on the shore of a Canadian lake. Quietly, after drinking some hot chocolate, they head out onto the water with their fishing tackle and rods in a red canoe. Paddling quietly through the water, they see a moose in the shallows, a beaver repairing its home, and hear a chattering squirrel. As the sun rises the light changes and they see an eagle flying and an eagle’s nest. The children start to fish, battling and landing a trout before heading back to the campsite. The morning continued with fish for breakfast for everyone.
Pendziwol is a gifted writer. Her verse bring the Canadian wilderness to life with all of the creatures going about their morning business, the silence of the lake and the wonder of it all. The fishing is a dynamic contrast to the quiet of the morning, the battle with the trout and the final win. It punctuates the book much like the appearance of the animals do, in little bits of delight. Her poetry flows much like the water on the lake, clean and clear, quiet but not ever dull. It invites readers into exploration of their own in canoes and on lakes.
The illustrations by Phil are rough and rustic. They are painted on wood with nail holes and cracks running straight through the pictures. These illustrations suit the entire book perfectly, creating a feeling of natural warmth and timelessness.
A winning picture book for those spending their summers on lakes or those who only dream of it. Appropriate for ages 4-7.
Pendziwol is a gifted writer. Her verse bring the Canadian wilderness to life with all of the creatures going about their morning business, the silence of the lake and the wonder of it all. The fishing is a dynamic contrast to the quiet of the morning, the battle with the trout and the final win. It punctuates the book much like the appearance of the animals do, in little bits of delight. Her poetry flows much like the water on the lake, clean and clear, quiet but not ever dull. It invites readers into exploration of their own in canoes and on lakes.
The illustrations by Phil are rough and rustic. They are painted on wood with nail holes and cracks running straight through the pictures. These illustrations suit the entire book perfectly, creating a feeling of natural warmth and timelessness.
A winning picture book for those spending their summers on lakes or those who only dream of it. Appropriate for ages 4-7.
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