Coppernickel Goes Mondrian (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781592701193)

Winner of the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava Golden Apple 2011, Coppernickel Goes Mondrian is a graphically sophisticated march into modernity.

Mr. Quickstep, accompanied by his dog Foxtrot, is looking for the future. On the way, they meet up with Coppernickel and his dog Tungsten. Coppernickel says there's no need to look for the future, as it will arrive anyway. Mr. Quickstep disagrees, for the future he's after hasn't even been thought of yet. Left behind, Coppernickel worries that he will miss out if he doesn't follow Mr. Quickstep, so he sets off with Tungsten. Naturally, Coppernickel and Mr. Quickstep bump into each other again, which allows Mr.Quickstep to fling open the door to the future by showing Coppernickel his last, most modern work. What stands out here is how Mr. Quickstep's attempt to find an abstract essence in the very stuff of reality is woven right into the illustrations of this graphically distinguished work, giving children the sense that the future is theirs to create as they see it. Dreams can become reality and in the process we too will be transformed.

Author: Wouter Van Reek
ISBN-10: 1592701191
ISBN-13: 9781592701193
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
Language: English
Published: 05/08/2012
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.40w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/02/2012 pg. 57
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2012
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2012 pg. 101
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
School Library Journal 09/01/2012 pg. 126
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 43 - Superior,Well Above Average
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2012 pg. 95