the tea party in the woods by akiko miyakoshi

simple, textured drawings are detailed enough to convey the characters' emotions.With great delicacy and keen draftsmanship, Japanese artist Miyakoshi weaves fairy-tale elements into a dreamy and sometimes haunting story. young readers will enjoy exploring The Tea Party in the Woods on their own while adults similarly will enjoy sharing it with the young people in their lives.- CM Magazine which is why this amazing book resonated with all three of us.- Globe and MailĪ superb, atmospheric mix of fairy tale and dream, wild woods and home comfort.- Toronto Star

The hardest part of letting children do things on their own. the varied delights offered by this strange, captivating picture book.- The Boston Globe Miyakoshi's fairy-tale-like language, fanciful scenes, and cheery ending make this offbeat take on Little Red Riding Hood perfect for sharing.- Booklist This is a delightfully unique story with striking illustrations. a beautiful Alice in Wonderland/Little Red Riding Hood mashup.- Quill & Quire The graceful proportions, atmospheric detail, and quiet, bewitching light of Miyakoshi's charcoals distinguish this small gem.- Publishers Weekly, starred review This book also could launch classroom conversations about children's own experiences of being trusted with big responsibilities.Īs beguilingly surreal as the Mad Hatter's party, with its own enigmatic appeal.- Kirkus Reviews, starred review The ambiguous ending - in which it is not clear whether Kikko imagined the tea party or if the animals simply disappeared back into the woods - provides a terrific opportunity for children to weigh in on what they think happened. Kikko's blend of courage and reticence along with her inquisitive nature makes her a character children will relate to, and the many unexpected twists and turns of her adventure keep the intrigue growing. The unique visual presentation features mostly black-and-white art with the occasional use of red or yellow to help guide readers through the pages. Award-winning author and illustrator Akiko Miyakoshi has beautifully crafted an original fairy tale picture book that will delight and enchant. Even more surprising, the lamb speaks, asking her in a kind voice, “Are you here for the tea party?” Suddenly, Kikko realizes her trip through the woods has turned into something magical. Curious, Kikko peers through the window, when she is startled by a small lamb wearing a coat and carrying a purse. She hurriedly follows her father's footprints in the snow and happens upon a large house she has never seen before. When a young girl named Kikko realizes her father has forgotten the pie he was supposed to bring to Grandma's house, she offers to try and catch him as he makes his way through the woods.

The tea party in the woods by akiko miyakoshi