FICTION

A Patch of Black

by Rachel ROONEY
illus. by Deborah Allwright. 32p. Macmillan. 2014. Tr $9.99. ISBN 9780230714434.
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PreS-Gr 2—There's no reason to be afraid of the dark when there are so many magical things that can be done with "a patch of black, a moon, and a silver star." A mother assures her young daughter that, with a bit of imagination, a patch of black can become a magic cloak of silk, a sail for a dreaming boat, or a flag on your very own castle where dragons come to tea. After a whimsical tour through the clouds, the jungle, and a mermaid-filled sea, the child awakens to find a bright, sunny morning. Colorful, fluid, and tender illustrations lend to the endearing nature of this book that is sure to inspire creative imaginations. Librarians and educators will appreciate the lullaby lilt of the text, which incorporates rhyming and an inventive use of language and imagery.—Natalie Braham, Denver Public Library
Reviewed by Natalie Braham , Jul 01, 2014

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