Illus. in full color. James is sitting alone having tea and macaroons in the parlor of his great-aunt's Gothic mansion when a bear shows up. There aren't enough macaroons to go around, so James and his new friend set out to look for more. A wicked mouse king and a host of other creatures spring to life from the mansion's furnishings and artwork--all in pursuit of James and the bear.
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From Publishers Weekly
An afternoon in Aunt Prudence's proper Victorian home is anything but dull; "a witty and whimsical exorcism of the darker gifts of the psyche," said PW in a starred review. Ages 3-7.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-1-James is to spend the day with his great-aunt, but instead of giving him a tour of her Victorian mansion, she leaves him alone with tea and macaroons and goes off to finish an important letter. The boy's fertile imagination takes over, and all sorts of weird, scary, and exciting things begin to happen in the elegant rooms. Objects come to life-first the bear rug, and then bats, mice, monkeys, and even an octopus appear. Flames dance across the hearth; the sea spills out from a painting; ancestors climb out of their portrait frames. During the mad chase, Prudence reappears and order is restored. Massive furnishings, ornately carved woodwork, statuary, and dark, floral-patterned draperies and rugs form a perfect setting for this child's fantasy. As the action accelerates and more creatures join in the foray, the full-color paintings become surrealistic and perhaps a bit frightening. However, in the final pictures, all things scary have assumed their previous roles as decorations. All but the most timid will be tempted to examine the book again.
Virginia Opocensky, formerly at Lincoln City Libraries, NE
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Virginia Opocensky, formerly at Lincoln City Libraries, NE
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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A Visual and Narrative Feast,
This review is from: James in the House of Aunt Prudence (Paperback)
Timothy Bush is one of those rare authors who can both write and illustrate with equal expertise. This story weaves a delightful tale of a youngster's visit to his aunt's antiquated house, which transforms into a fairy-tale fantasy/adventure worthy of "The Nutcracker." The illustrations, though, are the gem of this book. Bush weaves together an assortment of artistic techniques and traditions to create the rich texture of his illustrations. His own style is distinct as he parodies traditional and classical arts in the furnishings and decorations of Aunt Prudence's house.
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Love this book!,
This review is from: James in the House of Aunt Prudence (Paperback)
I checked out James in the House of Aunt Prudence from the library to read to my boys several years ago when they were small. The illustrations and story were mesmerizing, and when it came time to return the book, we did so with a great deal of regret. I highly recommend it; a brilliantly fun read for you and your child.
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Young James spends the day with his great Aunt Prudence, and somehow the whole house is turned upside-down. Unpreturbed, Aunt Prudence saves the day and puts it all back right again in the end.
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