If I Couldn’t Be Anne: Review

If I Couldn't Be Anne Published by Tundra Books (NY) by Kallie George, Geneviève Godbout
on May 12, 2020
Genres: Fiction, Children's, Picture Book
Pages: 40
Source: Netgalley
Format: eBook, ARC
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ISBN: 1770499288
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A beautiful read-aloud picture book about the power of the imagination, inspired by the best-selling Anne of Green Gables.
In this whimsical and magical picture book, Anne's boundless imagination takes flight! She imagines being all the things she loves so dearly. If I Couldn't Be Anne, Anne with an e, what would I be . . . Anne wonders what it would be like to be the wind dancing round the treetops. A tightrope walker, breathless and brave. A princess in a palace made of apple blossoms. A magical frost fairy or a plain little wood elf. . . . But even as Anne's imagination soars far and wide, she comes back down to earth, recognizing that some things - like friendship! - are even better than the imagination.
With adorable illustrations, and a heartfelt message, this picture book is a perfect read-aloud introduction to L.M. Montgomery's beloved Anne and will delight her brand-new fans and lifelong readers alike.

As a long-time Anne lover, I knew I’d have to read this children’s homage to one of the most beloved literary characters ever!

The book took elements from Anne of Green Gables and wove them into a beautiful poem that delighted this Anne fan. There have been many different Anne interpretations and some of them haven’t been my cup-of-tea because I don’t feel they hold true to who Anne really was.

But, this book was written how I imagine Anne would’ve spoken if L.M. Montgomery gave Anne license to write poetry for children in her books!

Not only was the story wonderful; but the illustrations were whimsical and sweet. I love how well the author and illustrator captured the spirit of Anne Shirley.

 

 

 

 

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