VÉRONIQUE MASSENOT studied art history and archeology before she started writing novels and short stories for children.
The Great Wave: A Children's Book Inspired by Housai
Hardcover
$14.95
- ISBN-13: 9783791370583
- Publisher: Prestel Publishing
- Publication date: 05/20/2011
- Pages: 32
- Product dimensions: 9.60(w) x 12.70(h) x 0.40(d)
- Age Range: 4 - 8 Years
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Hokusai’s classic woodcut of a majestic wave becomes the starting point for a storybook children will want to read again and again.
On a stormy winter’s day, a baby boy, Naoki, is swept into a fisherman’s boat by a great wave. Years pass, but still Naoki does not grow. Must he return to the ocean in order to become a young man? The answer arrives in the form of a mythic fish. Japanese artist Hokusai is one of the world’s most celebrated printmakers. His famous woodcut, "The Great Wave," epitomizes the artist’s characteristic techniques and themes. In this children’s book, the artist’s masterpiece is the genesis for a simple but compelling story, beautifully illustrated in pictures that recall Hokusai’s brilliant use of detail, perspective and color. A stunning reproduction of the woodcut itself is featured in the book, supplemented by information about the artist and his work. At once modern and classic, The Great Wave introduces young readers to a beloved artist and his timeless portrayals of nature and transformation.
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School Library Journal
Gr1–4—Journey on a Cloud is based on Chagall's Bride and Groom with Eiffel Tower. The story takes a village dreamer on a trip around the world by cloud, ultimately leading him to his true love. The Great Wave is based on Hokusai's woodcut The Great Wave off Kanagawa. It tells the story of a couple who receive a baby from the sea's waves. The child is troubled by his odd origins until he realizes the importance of his love for his adopted parents. Each book is illustrated in a style reminiscent of the artist, and the stories incorporate common folktale elements from Japanese and European culture, respectively. Back matter includes a reproduction of the original artwork and a question-and-answer page about the artist and his work. While the works of Hokusai and Chagall are indeed inspiring, and the idea of expanding their reach through storytelling is sound, these tales fall somewhat flat. Despite the use of common folk tropes, they lack the elemental power of time-tested folklore, instead wandering aimlessly and leaving too many loose ends and unanswered questions. The stories are fanciful but pointless and do little to convey the messages of the original works of art. Art teachers may find them useful as points of focus on Hokusai and Chagall, but they are not strong as literature.—Heidi Estrin, Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL