Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
With the understated humor of his George and Martha books, James Marshall's The Guest (1975), a tale of two mismatched creatures (Mona, a moose, and Maurice, a snail) who become fast friends, will be welcomed back by the author/ artist's many followers. A tender tale told in Marshall's uniquely dry style in a pink, yellow and spring-green palette. ( Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Review by Horn Book Review
Lonely moose Mona welcomes an unlikely guest, snail Maurice, into her home. Their friendship flourishes, but Maurice leaves suddenly one day, only to return--slowly--with his large family. MarshallÆs trademarks are here: unusual juxtapositions (for example, a snail who loves French toast), neon-bright colors for cartoon art cropped at unexpected places, a slight plot, and a strong emphasis on friendship. From HORN BOOK Fall 2002, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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