A Book Illustrated By Jerry Pinkney

For this review, I chose The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Anderson and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney.

This is one of my favorite children's books because of the messages it delivers. It teaches children not to judge a book by its cover. It shows how awful it can feel to be judged and made fun of. It also shows that challenges can be overcome. I also loved the illustrations in this book. Jerry Pinkney used watercolors in these pictures, which made them absolutely beautiful.

My reaction to the storyline of the book is based on my own experiences as a child when I was made fun of. I'm sure everyone has a time in their life when they felt like the ugly duckling.

Jerry Pinkney has written over 75 books. Some of his books include The Patchwork Quilt, Mirandy and Brother Wind, The Talking Eggs, Half a Moon and One Whole Star, Pretend You're a Cat, to name a few. He even collaborated with Julius Lester (the last author I reviewed) on The Tales of Uncle Remus, Sam and the Tigers, Black Cowboy, John Henry, and Wild Horses.