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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Reads like a personally guided tour through the influences behind the author/illustrator's work. Each short story is preceded by an author's note which helps the reader appreciate all of the nuances and the characterization at work in the stories.
Highly recommended for fans of the author's work. The content is perfectly fine for middle grade readers, but I think the commentary is something adults will most appreciate so I'd recommend a wide range of appeal for this title, grades 5 and up.
Highly recommended for fans of the author's work. The content is perfectly fine for middle grade readers, but I think the commentary is something adults will most appreciate so I'd recommend a wide range of appeal for this title, grades 5 and up.
It's cute, but there's no cohesiveness or theme in this graphic novel. Each comic is stand alone and while some reach a conclusion others just abruptly end. Scattered throughout are the author's thoughts on the comics or their life which doesn't add anything. Overall, 2 stars for cute art.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
I love her art style! The characters are so cute!! And the paper dolls are so much fun.
This retrospective collection of Sara Varon’s work gives readers a glimpse into Varon’s growth as a graphic novelist. The illustrations and stories are simple, but show her growth as a storyteller.
I’m not really sure who the audience is. Readers who are already a fan of Varon may enjoy reading this, but new readers may find the introduction to each story tiresome, as I did. It could make a good study for someone wanting to get into creating graphic novels. Some stories make sense, some I had to read multiple times to understand what was going on. Overall, I finished this book feeling relieved to be done, and not motivated to read any of her other works.
I’m not really sure who the audience is. Readers who are already a fan of Varon may enjoy reading this, but new readers may find the introduction to each story tiresome, as I did. It could make a good study for someone wanting to get into creating graphic novels. Some stories make sense, some I had to read multiple times to understand what was going on. Overall, I finished this book feeling relieved to be done, and not motivated to read any of her other works.
I love Sara Varon. I'm going to photocopy the paper doll pages to make my own.
fast-paced
I just love Sara Varon so it was really cool to get a more in depth look at some of her earlier work and read about her process. <3
I love Sara Varon’s style! I’ve read Bake Sale, but this was my first time seeing any of her other work. I liked reading it in the context of having some insider information from the artist herself.
This has nothing to do with that other Sweater weather, just so you know. No, this Sweaterweather is a short compilation of Varon's comics, many of them from early days, like 2002ish. You may not be familiar with Varon but there's a good chance you'd recognize her drawrings. I mean, if I see them regularly and outside the library, you do, too.
Look familiar?
These comics aren't aimed at any particular age group so if your four-year-old picks this up, your four-year-old will enjoy many of the stories, particularly the ones that have no words. There's always at least one animal in a lead role and the pictures are super simple. However, the players are all adults. They go to boxing matches where they drink from bottles that say XXX across the front. They go to magazine stands where cigarettes are sold. They take taxis to places. They're not children-animals, they're grown-ups and they have boring, grown-up adventures, like going shopping and then making soup for friends. So anyone can read and enjoy these but they're not specifically aimed at kids.
She introduces each short graphic tale with an explanation of why she drew it or where she got her inspiration or things she likes about the coming strip. It's fascinating commentary and while the information may or may not add to one's enjoyment of said strip, it's still neat to have that background before diving in.
There's a dinosaur comic. It's about karen in summertime.
See?
(Sorry it's blurry. This happens when you take pictures on the fly)
(See? They get too hot, just like karen)
I'm a fan of Varon and this was like getting free ice-cream in my favorite flavor for no reason whatsoever. In other words, this was a happy surprise.
Look familiar?
These comics aren't aimed at any particular age group so if your four-year-old picks this up, your four-year-old will enjoy many of the stories, particularly the ones that have no words. There's always at least one animal in a lead role and the pictures are super simple. However, the players are all adults. They go to boxing matches where they drink from bottles that say XXX across the front. They go to magazine stands where cigarettes are sold. They take taxis to places. They're not children-animals, they're grown-ups and they have boring, grown-up adventures, like going shopping and then making soup for friends. So anyone can read and enjoy these but they're not specifically aimed at kids.
She introduces each short graphic tale with an explanation of why she drew it or where she got her inspiration or things she likes about the coming strip. It's fascinating commentary and while the information may or may not add to one's enjoyment of said strip, it's still neat to have that background before diving in.
There's a dinosaur comic. It's about karen in summertime.
See?
(Sorry it's blurry. This happens when you take pictures on the fly)
(See? They get too hot, just like karen)
I'm a fan of Varon and this was like getting free ice-cream in my favorite flavor for no reason whatsoever. In other words, this was a happy surprise.