Tonbo by Allen Say
ISBN: 0063248476
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Allen Say’s latest picture book, Tonbo, is a semi-autobiographical tale of a man who is guided through his own childhood by a familiar paper airplane. The writing is simple and the paintings are full of color, but the concept will likely go over most children’s heads and the sometimes out of focus faces of the people he interacts with could be discomforting. Though intended for children ages 4-8, this will likely only be enjoyed by grandparents and parents who appreciate the American Realism art style and also wish they could take a walk through their past.

Reviewed by Ivy Burns, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth