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The White Goblin

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This sequel to The Rainbow Goblins has artwork nearly as beautiful but the story doesn't compare. Children will probably not enjoy it because there is too much text in between illustrations and the subject matter is not very adventurous, rather on the dull side. The book actually is very lovely with the characteristic sweeping vistas, brilliant colors and attention to detail, and delivers an important message about the selfish, destructive incursions people and industry are making into the natural world, it's just that the tone is somewhat pedantic. The goblins who live beneath the earth are too creepy for my taste but then again they ARE goblins! I liked them in the vivid hues of the rainbow but in taupe and brown they look like larvae. The resolution of the story is a bit new agey which isn't necessarily a bad thing but again it may be too heavy for the enjoyment of a child.
If you loved The Rainbow Goblins this book will treat you to more of the exquisite art work of Ul de Rico and you will not want to miss this book, but if you are choosing it for the purpose of sharing with a child, your money would be better spent elsewhere.

I was introduced to the story "the Rainbow Goblins" back in 1976 by my mother. To this day it is still a beautiful story that captures my imagination. Ul de Rico's sequel, "the White Goblin", is also a powerful tail, but for a different reason. In a time when we build large citys, destroy nature, and begrudge each other the air we breath, this story shows us the error of our ways. But contained within the simple and direct writing, and the stunning illustrations there is a message of hope. Please don't miss out on this wonderful, if more modern, work of art.

This book is a sequal to The Rainbow Goblins, a truly beautiful and imaginative book which my two-year-old adores. The White Goblin has beautiful illustrations, but there are double page spreads followed by pages of just text, which a child will not like. The White Goblin raises a host of Cave Goblins from the ground and they build big cities and destroy nature. Its message is important but a bit preachy for children. It's just not as good. Alas!

I recently purchased this book for my wife who loved the beautiful artwork and story of the original Rainbow Goblins. Neither of us were disappointed. The art is exquisitely detailed! My wife is a professional artist and it was the artwork of the first book the made her fall in love with art in the first place as a child. The second book definitely lives up to all the memories of the first. I would recommend both books to anyone young or young at heart. Even if you've never read the first the second is worth it (just like the first) if not just for the artwork alone.

Note: To parents very small children, the artwork, while beautiful can be a bit on the dark side at times(Goblins, well cave goblins at least, aren't the most beautiful creatures).

A Japanese musician & guitarist, Masayoshi Takanaka, had created music for this story. Takanaka's music had inspired me to buy this book. Some of the illustrations may be a bit too grotesque to a certain extent, but the story teaches you how selfishness & uncontrolled greed of mankind lead to a catastrophic end. This book should be a must-read for all politicians around the world if they wish to sustain in balance with other nations and avoid destroying our planet for trivial reasons.

Gorgeous illustrations!!!! Rainbow Goblins was read to my cousins and I as children and was overjoyed to see this newer story! Bought a few books for my expecting cousin and this one will be the star of the bunch :)