FICTION

The Willow Pattern Story

by Allan Drummond (text) & illus. by Allan Drummond

NorthSouth. Aug. 2022. 32p. Tr $18.95. ISBN 9780735845121.

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PreS-Gr 1–Drummond called upon a Chinese fable to tell the story of the legend depicted on beloved blue china plates.

VERDICT Almost 30 years later, children will still listen raptly to the reissue of this tale as it unfolds in the limited palette across the pages.

Reviewed by Kimberly Olson Fakih , Nov 25, 2022

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