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A review by afterglobe
Gemma and the Giant Girl by Sara O'Leary
5.0
A big thank-you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for giving me a copy of this book for an unbiased review.
4.5/5 - Really liked it.
This is a short and sweet story of a little doll naked Gemma being introduced to the real world. It translates well to the experiences of childhood - of being safe in your own little world only to be plucked up by the real world and sent off into the unknown.
The illustrations are whimsical and lovely. There is an attention to detail - for example, Gemma’s beautiful red braid becomes frayed as she is played with. The dollhouse fills with unusual objects over time. And the outfits the dolls are wearing change. There is a real problem which is addressed - Gemma is face with a scary world which is unknown. But by setting boundaries and growing curious, she is able to retain her sense of safety while growing, just as children must.
A great book for children as they learn to cope with change and the real world around them.
4.5/5 - Really liked it.
This is a short and sweet story of a little doll naked Gemma being introduced to the real world. It translates well to the experiences of childhood - of being safe in your own little world only to be plucked up by the real world and sent off into the unknown.
The illustrations are whimsical and lovely. There is an attention to detail - for example, Gemma’s beautiful red braid becomes frayed as she is played with. The dollhouse fills with unusual objects over time. And the outfits the dolls are wearing change. There is a real problem which is addressed - Gemma is face with a scary world which is unknown. But by setting boundaries and growing curious, she is able to retain her sense of safety while growing, just as children must.
A great book for children as they learn to cope with change and the real world around them.