Friday, January 27, 2017

PPBF: The Black and White Factory by Eric Telchin, Illustrated by Diego Funck

TITLE: The Black and White Factory
AUTHOR: Eric Telchin
ILLUSTRATOR: Diego Funck
PUBLISHER: Little Bee Books/Bonnier
PUBLICATION DATE: Fall, 2016

REVIEW BY: Lynne Marie

SNIPPET:

Hello! And congratulations! You've just won a tour of the top secret Black and White Factory.


REVIEW: Love Diego Funck's inviting cover, and then Eric Telchin's enthusiastic first line reels the reader right in. I mean who wouldn't want a tour of a "top secret" black and white factory? I'm pretty sure even adults won't be able to resist, especially when the tour is given by a zebra, a penguin and a panda bear. Of course, once you enter, there are rules. Everything is perfectly clean. Everything has its place. Everything is black and white. But I am sure that you know that in a story, rules are made to be broken or reading would be no fun at all. And there's lots of fun and interactive moments, and rule breaking, for those who take this tour. Don't miss your chance. I'm pretty sure you'll agree that messes, colors and surprises should always be allowed, especially when reading. 

 This ultimately colorful picture book is told through words and pictures in an active and engaging way which invites audience participation. A great read-aloud for home, classroom or library. 

Rating: 4.5 Ps

NOTE: The opinions reflected herein are my own.
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8 comments:

  1. Patricia T.January 27, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    What a unique, interactive book! I'm curious and will have to read it -- just to see how color finds it's way into the story.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 27, 2017 at 11:55 AM

      Yes -- it's quite fun and interesting to see how color gets in and what happens :) Thanks for stopping by My Word Playground, @Patricia T.

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  2. McMarshallJanuary 27, 2017 at 2:50 PM

    Sounds like a cute book. I love the particular guides, so I will have to take a look at it.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 27, 2017 at 2:56 PM

      I am sure you will be glad you did, @McMarshall. It is cute! Thanks for stopping by My Word Playground!

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  3. Leslie Leibhardt GoodmanJanuary 28, 2017 at 6:52 AM

    The title alone builds great curiousity. I'm looking forward to checking this book out and finding out how color comes into the picture. Thanks for a fun review!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2017 at 2:19 PM

      Yes, such a fun title, right? Definitely a hook! Thanks for stopping by My Word Playground @Leslie Leibhardt Goodman!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 9, 2017 at 12:07 PM

    I am intrigued by the title. It hooks readers right away. Indeed, titles play a big role in the stories. I look forward to reading it.

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    1. UnknownFebruary 9, 2017 at 1:20 PM

      Awww, thanks for stopping by My Word Playground, @Alicia Minor -- it's great to see you here! XO

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