Monday, October 13, 2014

Plum And Peach Blossom by Kara Jaynes


Title: Plum And Peach Blossom
Author: Kara Jaynes
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
Rating: WORTHY!

Plum and Peach Blossom are sisters who usually get along, but not always. This is a story of how even close friends and sisters can argue and fall-out, and how even those who love each other can be selfish and cause hurt. It's also about our responsibility to fix those hurts once they occur. I don't know what these creatures are, but they're sisters all right, and they get along. Most of the time!

Judiciously written, and plainly but colorfully illustrated, it's designed to show young children how even simple interactions can have unintended consequences, and that if it's our fault, then we really have to do something about it. I can't think of anything which better illustrates the concept of 'Gone Girl' than the illustration below!

That lone wing sticking out from behind the rock really breaks your heart. It did me anyway. But it got better...!