Layla, the Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish, cowritten by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Jessica Gibson
Layla, the Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish, cowritten by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Jessica Gibson
Layla, the Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish, cowritten by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Jessica Gibson. Harper, 2022. 9780063113879
Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3
Format: Hardcover picture book
Genre: Fantasy
What did you like about the book? Layla, a black unicorn, lives with her guardian Trevin Troll, a short, brown-skinned troll. Her carefree life exploring her…
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Layla, the Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish, cowritten by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Jessica Gibson
Layla, the Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish, cowritten by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Jessica Gibson
Layla, the Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish, cowritten by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Jessica Gibson. Harper, 2022. 9780063113879
Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3
Format: Hardcover picture book
Genre: Fantasy
What did you like about the book? Layla, a black unicorn, lives with her guardian Trevin Troll, a short, brown-skinned troll. Her carefree life exploring her…
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Prêt pour l'hiver … Enfin presque
Prêt pour l’hiver … Enfin presque
Bon ben voila ça y est mes dernières récoltes de haricots plat et verts nain Cupidon sont faites et les plants arrachés pour faire place net sur ces planches afin de désherber et de préparer soit pour des plantations hivernale ou printanière . Pour l’instant ma préoccupation ce sont les limaces et escargots qui ravagent mes plantations hivernales comme les blettes , les choux , épinards , de ma…
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Have you or any of your followers read thunder rose (by Jerdine nolen)??? I'm trying to find a kid book for a gnc girl and the cover caught my eye but idk if it's good y'know? 😢
I personally havent, i’m sorry! iirc the tamora pierce alanna books are cool but they’re also hetero, if youre looking for a gnc bi or lesbian protag
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Bibliographic Data:
Swamp Angel written by Isaacs, Anne and illustrated by Zelinsky, Paul. New York : Dutton, 1994. ISBN 978-0-525-45271-3.
Plot Summary:
Along with other amazing feats, Angelica Longrider, also known as Swamp Angel, wrestles a huge bear, known as Thundering Tarnation, to save the winter supplies of the settlers in Tennessee.
Critical Analysis:
Swamp Angel is a tall tale full of humor, exaggeration, and a satisfying ending. It takes place in Tennessee in the 1800’s, which is made evident both by the narrator but also in the dialect of the characters (ex: “Confound it, varmint, if you warn’t the most wondrous heap a trouble I ever come to grips with!”). Issacs does a good job of building the character of Angelica into this extra larger than life woman and how she came to be known as the Swamp Angel. The plot is easy to follow, and is full of humorous explanations of how things came to be (ex: the origin of the Ursa Minor constellation). As the story progresses, Swamp Angel must fight Thundering Tarnation, a dangerous bear who threatens the winter supplies of Tennessee residents, but not before being met with doubts about her abilities as a woman. Eventually she defeats Tarnation, leaving the state of Tennessee well fed and feeling safer. Themes present in this book include good triumphing over evil and women being just as capable as men.
Zelinsky’s illustrations add to the wild and exaggerated events in Swamp Angel. They emphasize Swamp Angel’s larger-than-life persona, showing her towering over the “normal” people. The illustrations are swoopy and colorful, with shades of yellow and oranges being used most often to highlight the Tennessee landscape changing from fall to winter. The backgrounds of each page are veneers of various trees native to Tennessee, bring a more powerful and believable setting to the reader.
Review Excerpt(s):
Publishers Weekly. “This valiant heroine is certain to leave youngsters chuckling-and perhaps even keeping a close watch on the night sky”
Kirkus. “To say that you are entering Caldecott land doesn't begin to do this book justice.”
Caldecott Medal/Honor.
Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.)
Connections:
This book could be used in a unit about comparing tall tales. Students could compare Swamp Angel to stories of Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, and other well-known tall tales.
This book could be used as a mentor text for a tall tale writing unit to teach skills such as writing with exaggeration and humor.
Other books that could be included in a tall tale unit:
Pecos Bill : a tall tale written by Kellogg, Steven.
Big Jabe written by Nolen, Jerdine and illustrated by Nelson, Kadir.
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