Author/Illustrator: Gregory RogersPublisher: Neal Porter/Roaring Brook Press, 2012
Genre: fiction, story without words
Themes: dogs, painting, time travel, London, Delft/Netherlands, history
Age Level: 4-8
Opening: hmmm…Click on the picture to flip through some pages
Synopsis: A runaway romp through one painting and another as a boy seeks cover from bullies in an art museum. From Kirkus Review: Rogers’ Boy (from The Boy, the Bear, the Baron, the Bard, 2004, and A Midsummer Knight, 2007) returns for another wordless metafictive adventure, this one centering on Dutch painting.
Reminds me of my last stay in Amsterdam, though it was a cold January and I was 6 months pregnant. This is the first I have read from Rogers, but I will keep my eyes peeled for his other titles.
Resource/Activity: The art of Rembrandt : kids art supply catalog: http://www.kidsart.com/store/karemb.html
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julie rowan-zoch 
Sounds like it would be a fun read. The link for the picture to flip through the pages didn’t work. This book reminds me of Brave Little Pete of Geranium Street.
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Don’t know that one – thanks! I’ll look into the linkage!
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Looks neat, Julie! Am I correct in understanding that it’s a completely wordless picture book all based on Dutch art? I’ll have to have a look at this one! Thanks for sharing!
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Of course now I don’t have it in my hands to verify, but I don’t remember any words! It is definitely worth checking out!
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What a clever idea for a book! Love it! I was just introduced to a PB without words yesterday — new release “Waves.” I absolutely loved the illustrations. The book you shared sounds like something you would study, as it leaves a lot to the imagination. As an artist, I think you’d find the wordless books of interest. You might want to check out the one I mentioned — know you’d like it. Saw it a B&N.
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I will Pat, but at the library first – small house, not enough space to buy all the books I like!
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You could do what I did. I looked at the book at the bokstore. It mayl take a while for it to be in libraries.
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True OPat and I am going to our locally-owned bookstore today. Do you know who wrote/illustrated it?
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Oh, I will never forget seeing “The Night Watch” up close and personal in Amsterdam. I took a college art history class on Rubens and Rembrandt. You have the best recommendations, Julie!
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Thanks Kirsten!
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Ooh I think this is my favorite of the day! I just love Europe and paintings, thanks Julie!
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You will like it!
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What an interesting and fun way to treat the topic of bullies. And I love the idea of having him hop through European paintings!
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I almost forgot the bullies – story is otherwise so engaging!
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Wow, this book looks fascinating! Sounds like a book that would have kids poring over it for hours. Thanks, Julie!
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And adults!
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If it’s wordless, my son might like this one as he loves to study illustrations in his books. We’ll check it out. Thank you for the suggestion.
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Would love to hear if he likes it!
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I adding it to my list Julie…it sounds wonderful. I have been impressed with how well wordless picture books tell a story. Incredible!
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Thought you might enjoy the fun sounds in the Dutch word for incredible: ongelooflijk
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Fantastic find!!! Thanks!
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“He who seeks beauty will find it.” – Bill Cunningham
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