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Reviewed on September 1, 2015 | Picture Books
Gr 2–4—The late Marvin Bileck was a prolific illustrator perhaps best known for his Caldecott Honor Rain Makes Applesauce (Holiday House, 1985). He had been contacted by Virginia Woolf's estate to illustrate the only children's story she ever wrote. After 10 years, the estate withdrew the contract, leaving Bileck with numerous illustrations but no text. Enter his close friend, noted illustrator Bryan. The two collaborated on fresh text, and after decades the book has finally rea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More