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A review by bardicbramley
The Red Tree by Shaun Tan
4.0
- Read by peers during presentation in lecture -
I really enjoyed this book and might have to pick it up again for a deeper look at the illustrations. I've discovered a kind of love-hate relationship for Shaun Tan, although I don't think hate is the right word. It's more of a confusion. Some of his work, words and art, hits me straight away with a deep and emotive understanding, whilst other parts, no matter how long I look or how many views I consider it from, still just don't make sense.
I suppose this is a good thing though as it is likely, from a teachers point of view, that every child will have something they attach themselves to. And all probably just as different and individual as their view of their world.
In this book specifically I love the levels of understanding and involvement there are for children. From this you could have a very meaningful discussion about sadness and mental health, or a simple discussion about feeling sad whilst looking out for the leaf on each page.
I really enjoyed this book and might have to pick it up again for a deeper look at the illustrations. I've discovered a kind of love-hate relationship for Shaun Tan, although I don't think hate is the right word. It's more of a confusion. Some of his work, words and art, hits me straight away with a deep and emotive understanding, whilst other parts, no matter how long I look or how many views I consider it from, still just don't make sense.
I suppose this is a good thing though as it is likely, from a teachers point of view, that every child will have something they attach themselves to. And all probably just as different and individual as their view of their world.
In this book specifically I love the levels of understanding and involvement there are for children. From this you could have a very meaningful discussion about sadness and mental health, or a simple discussion about feeling sad whilst looking out for the leaf on each page.