Aldo (Paperback, New Ed)

The creator of several outstanding books that explore children's imaginative inner lives (Come Away from the Water, Shirley, 1977, etc.) takes a more direct approach than usual in a touching portrait of a solitary child with an imaginary friend, Aldo, a rabbit just about her size. Aldo can be counted on to turn up "when things get really bad" (an illustration shows the child being bullied in the school lavatory); unfortunately, he can't help when her parents are arguing because "he's only my special friend" (italics added). The oversize format dramatizes the contrast between the introspective sketches of the child on her own, surrounded by negative space, and her outings with Aldo: a joyous dance in a sea of brilliant yellow splashed across a double spread; skating or tightrope-walking against a bank of black and crimson clouds. Aldo is a quietly comforting figure, tenderly absorbing the feelings suggested in the deftly understated text and the wonderfully expressive illustrations, with agile line and Turneresque spreads of subtly modulated color. Unusually perceptive, unsentimental treatment of a familiar theme. (Kirkus Reviews)

This beautiful picture book depicts the everyday life of a lonely little girl whose home life is empty--apart from her parents' arguments--and whose school life is overshadowed by bullies. The comfort she finds from her secret friend Aldo is heartwarming. John Burninham is the author of "Borka, " "Granpa, " and "Oi! Get Off Our Train."

General

Imprint:	Red Fox
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 1993
First published:	June 1993
Authors:	John Burningham
Dimensions:	295 x 255 x 4mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	32
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-09-918501-7
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Young Children's Early Learning & Special Book Types
LSN:	0-09-918501-6
Barcode:	9780099185017

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