La La Rose (Booklist Editor's Choice. Books for Youth (Awards))
PreSchool-Grade 2--Simple phrases and dreamy watercolor illustrations convey Ichikawa's fondness for Luxembourg Gardens, seen through the eyes of a pink stuffed rabbit. La La Rose goes everywhere with her little girl, Clementine, and the child's grandmother. Unfortunately, the rabbit gets lost during a visit to Paris's renowned park and finds herself swept up in a series of adventures before finally being reunited with her owner at dusk. The layout includes many charming details, like a clean, neatly dressed La La Rose depicted on the dedication page and a dirty, disheveled one at the back. Blush-colored endpapers feature a simple map of the park. A beautifully illustrated tale of friendship, enlivened by a bit of excitement and lots of affection.--Catherine Threadgill, Charleston County Public Library, SCCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.