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| Submission declined on 27 November 2023 by Dan arndt (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:
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Comment: As previously advised book retailers, such as Publishers Weekly and Booklist are not independent or reliable sources, neither is google search. Dan arndt (talk) 07:13, 27 November 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Fails WP:NBOOK - Audrey Wood's website and Scholastic's websites are all primary sources. Book retail websites, such as Publishers Weekly, are not considered independent secondary sources, as they are generally based on publisher's press releases for the book. Need additional reviews, other than Kirkus, from reliable independent sources. Dan arndt (talk) 06:59, 27 November 2023 (UTC)
| Author | Audrey Wood |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ned Bittinger |
| Published | 2002 |
| Publisher | Scholastic Incorporated |
When the Root Children Wake Up is a children's fiction picture book by American author Audrey Wood illustrated by Ned Bittinger, the book was published in 2002 by Scholastic. It is a retelling of Sibylle Von Olfers' book, The Root Children, originally published in 1906.[1][2][3]
Synopsis edit
The story follows the Root Children through their annual "masquerade" through the seasons with Aunt Spring, and Cousin Summer. Throughout the story, the children paint bugs, sew their flowering costumes, and frolic around. When Uncle Fall arrives the “masquerade” is over, and the Root Children are tucked in again for the winter.[1][4][5]
Reception edit
Publishers Weekly criticizes Wood's words calling them "slightly forced" while also calling Bittinger's illustrations "a laudable effort, but one that's ultimately less than the sum of its parts."[1] Kirkus Reviews called both the words and images "quite charming", while also pointing out the difference between Wood's story and the original by Olfers, "Wood’s tale changes the Root Children’s activities from work to play—not a bad thing, but a definite difference."[5][3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "WHEN THE ROOT CHILDREN WAKE UP by Audrey Wood". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ Wood, Audrey; Bittinger, Ned; Olfers, Sibylle (2002). When the Root Children wake up. New York: Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-590-42517-9.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ a b When the Root Children Wake Up, by By Audrey Wood. | Booklist Online.
- ^ When the Root Children Wake Up. Scholastic. 2002. ISBN 978-0-590-42517-9.[unreliable source?]
- ^ a b WHEN THE ROOT CHILDREN WAKE UP | Kirkus Reviews.