James in the House of Aunt Pru

by Timothy Bush

Book Overview

Illus. in full color. James is sitting alone having tea and macaroons in the parlor of his great-aunt's Gothic mansion when a bear shows up. There aren't enough macaroons to go around, so James and his new friend set out to look for more. A wicked mouse king and a host of other creatures spring to life from the mansion's furnishings and artwork--all in pursuit of James and the bear.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517588811
• ISBN13: 9780517588819
• Release Date: August 1993
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.9" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A Visual and Narrative Feast

Timothy Bush is one of those rare authors who can both write and illustrate with equal expertise. This story weaves a delightful tale of a youngster's visit to his aunt's antiquated house, which transforms into a fairy-tale fantasy/adventure worthy of "The Nutcracker." The illustrations, though, are the gem of this book. Bush weaves together an assortment of artistic techniques and traditions to create the rich texture of his illustrations. His own style is distinct as he parodies traditional and classical arts in the furnishings and decorations of Aunt Prudence's house.