Title: Lulu's Magic WandAuthor and Illustrator: Chuck Richards
Publisher: Walker Childrens (April 24, 2012)
Format: Boardbook; Pgs 40
Genre: Chidren's
Source: Library
Ages: 4 and Up
I have read this book a couple of times and have enjoyed every single moment of it. The illustrations are beautiful and the storyline could best be described as Night at the Museum meets JK Rowling on a Skittles overload.
The Winklewigs have planned all winter long for a family vacation to Adventure Planet, the first booth they come to offers stuffed animals, but when Daddy just does not have the right stuff to win Priscilla, the Fairy Piglet for Lulu, she has to settle for a wand just like Priscilla holds.
Well of course, this being a child’s book, you know that this is no ordinary wand. Lulu gives it a whirl and when she waves it around, all havoc breaks loose. Balloon animals take flight and roller coasters leave the track and what would an adventure be without the Martian star fleet coming to the rescue.
There are so many things to see in each illustration that you do not rush to change the page, but wait in anticipation to see what is next.
This is a perfect book to send little ones off to a night of smiles and happy dreams.
About the Author
Chuck Richards is an Associate Professor of Art & Design at Iowa State University where he teaches the first year drawing curriculum for the College of Design. He was recently commissioned by the University of Iowa to create four large murals based on illustrations from his first book Jungle Gym Jitters that will be on permanent display in the Pediatrics Wing of the University Hospitals and Clinics.
The Winklewigs have planned all winter long for a family vacation to Adventure Planet, the first booth they come to offers stuffed animals, but when Daddy just does not have the right stuff to win Priscilla, the Fairy Piglet for Lulu, she has to settle for a wand just like Priscilla holds.
Well of course, this being a child’s book, you know that this is no ordinary wand. Lulu gives it a whirl and when she waves it around, all havoc breaks loose. Balloon animals take flight and roller coasters leave the track and what would an adventure be without the Martian star fleet coming to the rescue.
There are so many things to see in each illustration that you do not rush to change the page, but wait in anticipation to see what is next.
This is a perfect book to send little ones off to a night of smiles and happy dreams.
About the Author
Chuck Richards is an Associate Professor of Art & Design at Iowa State University where he teaches the first year drawing curriculum for the College of Design. He was recently commissioned by the University of Iowa to create four large murals based on illustrations from his first book Jungle Gym Jitters that will be on permanent display in the Pediatrics Wing of the University Hospitals and Clinics.
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