Authors(s): Dr. Seuss
Illustrator(s): Andrew Joyner
Publication Date: September 3, 2019
Edition: Hardcover, ebook; 80 pgs
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
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Disclaimer: I received a finished copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Tour Schedule
Week One:
9/2/2019- BookHounds Ya- Review
9/3/2019- 100 Pages A Day- Review
9/4/2019- Book-Keeping- Review
9/5/2019- Christen Krumm, Writer, Reader, Serious Coffee Drinker- Review
9/6/2019- Fictitious Fox- Review
Week Two:
9/9/2019- Inspired by Savannah- Review
9/10/2019- Lifestyle Of Me- Review
9/11/2019- Little Red Reads- Review
9/12/2019- two points of interest- Review
9/13/2019- Eli to the nth- Review
9/13/2019- Eli to the nth- Review
The Summary
Based on a manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, this book is like a visit to a museum--with a horse as your guide!
Explore how different artists have seen horses, and maybe even find a new way of looking at them yourself. Discover full-color photographic art reproductions of pieces by Picasso, George Stubbs, Rosa Bonheur, Alexander Calder, Jacob Lawrence, Deborah Butterfield, Franz Marc, Jackson Pollock, and many others--all of which feature a horse! Young readers will find themselves delightfully transported by the engaging equines as they learn about the creative process and how to see art in new ways.
Taking inspiration from Dr. Seuss's original sketches, acclaimed illustrator Andrew Joyner has created a look that is both subtly Seussian and wholly his own. His whimsical illustrations are combined throughout with "real-life" art. Cameo appearances by classic Dr. Seuss characters (among them the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and Horton the Elephant) make Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum a playful picture book that is totally unique. Ideal for home or classroom use, it encourages critical thinking and makes a great gift for Seuss fans, artists, and horse lovers of all ages.
Publisher's Notes discuss the discovery of the manuscript and sketches, Dr. Seuss's interest in understanding modern art, the process of creating the book, and information about each of the artists and art reproductions in the book.
My Review
Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved Children's Authors in American history. The use of color, shape, and rhyme capture the attention of both children and adults alike. I had a good chunk of the doctor's published works, and I loved each and every one of them. So when I heard that a new Dr. Seuss' book was coming out, I jumped on the chance to be a part of the blog tour.
Super cute and engrossing, Horse Book, while not directly illustrated by Dr. Seuss, lovingly illustrated by Andrew Joyner the I think Dr. Seuss would have wanted. But Andrew puts his own spin on it, including previous Seuss characters throughout, as well as a diverse collection of characters that really bring a modern twist to the story. This diversity is also a good stepping off point if a parent wants to have the "race and cultural" talk. When I say that it feels like a Dr. Seuss book, that doesn't mean Andrew doesn't insert himself, as a proper artist does.
The information about art is well-developed, and digestable for the young audience intended for the book. With perfectly chosen examples of the different art styles, the reader will be captivated by the imagery. With an appendix in the back to explain the artists featured, as well as an Author's Notes section, giving detail about the discovery and purpose of the book, adults would also really enjoy reading about the art of horses.
Another amazing book from the beloved Dr. Seuss, Horse Museum is one book I can't wait to pass on to my nephew for further enjoyment!
Final Rating
Excerpt
About the Author
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, MA. He graduated Dartmouth College in 1925, and proceeded on to Oxford University with the intent of acquiring a doctorate in literature. At Oxford he met Helen Palmer, who he wed in 1927. He returned from Europe in 1927, and began working for a magazine called Judge, the leading humor magazine in America at the time, submitting both cartoons and humorous articles for them. Additionally, he was submitting cartoons to Life, Vanity Fair and Liberty. In some of his works, he'd made reference to an insecticide called Flit. These references gained notice, and led to a contract to draw comic ads for Flit. This association lasted 17 years, gained him national exposure, and coined the catchphrase "Quick, Henry, the Flit!"
In 1936 on the way to a vacation in Europe, listening to the rhythm of the ship's engines, he came up with And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which was then promptly rejected by the first 43 publishers he showed it to. Eventually in 1937 a friend published the book for him, and it went on to at least moderate success.
During WW II, Geisel joined the army and was sent to Hollywood. Captain Geisel would write for Frank Capra's Signal Corps Unit (for which he won the Legion of Merit) and do documentaries (he won Oscar's for Hitler Lives and Design for Death). He also created a cartoon called Gerald McBoing-Boing which also won him an Oscar.
In May of 1954, Life published a report concerning illiteracy among school children. The report said, among other things, that children were having trouble to read because their books were boring. This inspired Geisel's publisher, and prompted him to send Geisel a list of 400 words he felt were important, asked him to cut the list to 250 words (the publishers idea of how many words at one time a first grader could absorb), and write a book. Nine months later, Geisel, using 220 of the words given to him published The Cat in the Hat, which went on to instant success.
In 1960 Bennett Cerf bet Geisel $50 that he couldn't write an entire book using only fifty words. The result was Green Eggs and Ham. Cerf never paid the $50 from the bet.
Helen Palmer Geisel died in 1967. Theodor Geisel married Audrey Stone Diamond in 1968. Theodor Seuss Geisel died 24 September 1991.
Andrew Joyner is an internationally published illustrator and author. His popular books include The Terrible Plop, written by Ursula Dubosarsky. He lives in South Australia.
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