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A review by rrrrj
Almost a Full Moon by Jensine Eckwall, Hawksley Workman
3.0
I am SO FRUSTRATED by this book because the art is truly gorgeous, the story is fluid and musical and touching but still has enough simple and solid details for kids to latch onto - but because the text is song lyrics and not actually a story for children, the line "No one's different and everyone's alone" is a jarring interruption.
This is one of several picture books I have finished reading, sighed, and checked the "about the author" to confirm my suspicion that it was by a musician. I like Hawksley Workman's music, a lot. But just make it "Everyone's different and nobody's alone", or if that violates the integrity of the song, leave the line out or re-write it. It's a children's picture book. Translate your work.
This is one of several picture books I have finished reading, sighed, and checked the "about the author" to confirm my suspicion that it was by a musician. I like Hawksley Workman's music, a lot. But just make it "Everyone's different and nobody's alone", or if that violates the integrity of the song, leave the line out or re-write it. It's a children's picture book. Translate your work.