Author/Illustrator: Philip Waechter
Publisher: Handprint Books, 2005; originally in German, Verlagsgruppe Belz, 2005; translation: Christopher Franceschelli
Ages: 3-7yrs
Themes: fear, nightmares, monsters
Opening: Rosie looked deep into the dark red maw. Sharp teeth glittered. Rosie knew her hour had come. She had only seconds left…
Summary: (from my library catalog) Tired of having nightmares about monsters, Rosie the rabbit decides to confront her fears.
I like this book because: Yup, sold by the cover. I truly admire illustrators who can make great use of negative space in their compositions, and Waechter is one of them. I was very fortunate to see an exhibit of original work of his at the Wilhelm Busch Museum, in Hannover, Germany in March. This is a great story too, of a rabbit who not only confronts her fears, but OWNS them!
Resources/activities: discuss different kinds of fears and the sometimes hilarious names for them, as well as suggestions on how to confront them; draw your own monsters (because that’s what I wanted to do after reading this!).
For more PPBF selections including resources and activities, go to Susanna Hill’s blog: HERE
The cover is amazingly perfect. I need to read Rosie and the Nightmares. Thanks!
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Hope you can find it!
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Thanks, I need to read this too. Love the cover!
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Thanks for popping in, Doreen!
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One thing GC mentioned last weekend was that he really liked my use of negative space in some of my spreads in the dummy, but I don’t feel like I actually know what I’m doing, so I will study this artist and this book. 🙂
And I have a million fears I need to vanquish…
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Then put Lisbeth Zwerger on your list too!
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Will do!
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This is an interesting book. I’m just off to bed now, hopefully without any nightmares… maybe I should read this first… 😉 Thanks Julie. Enjoy your weekend.
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Sleep well, my friend!
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Very special! I was just thinking about trying a negative space picture soon.
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Perfect timing, then!
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Agree, the cover does draw a reader to the book. And, it is such a great story for kids. Love the books you find and the history behind them.
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What a find!!!
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After reading your reviews, I always want to find your selections. Wish I lived in CO, I would have you pass all your books to me. 🙂
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Great story and wonderful illustrations! The SFPL doesn’t have it, so I ordered it through LINK+. Hope to get it soon! Thanks for sharing.
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Enjoy, Jilanne!
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It feels like the story is totally empowering! And the cover is classic!
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You’d like Rosie!
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What terrific and unusual illustrations! Thanks for sharing Julie!
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Thanks for stopping by, Lindsey!
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The cover is pretty cool! I am a big fan of choosing books by their covers – especially picture books. Also choosing books that leap off the shelf at you.
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I’m guilty too, Sue!
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I love the illustration of the rabbit chasing the monsters. I hope I can get a look at this book. Thanks. Happy summer!
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Hope you can too, Joanne!
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How lucky you are to have seen Waechter’s originals in Germany! Seattle Public Library has this book (plus another) so I will run up to get them tomorrow. Thanks, Julie.
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This looks really good! I love Rosie’s solution! 😀
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