Unwrapping
"Ray"
Authored and Illustrated by: Marianna Coopo
* Ages: 3-7
* Grade Level: PS-2
* Hardcover: 40 pages
* Publisher: Tundra Books
* Pub. Date: May 26, 2020
* Language: English
Unwrapping Some Illustrations for You
The Book
This is a story about an anthropomorphic lightbulb named Ray. He resides at the end of the hall, near the staircase, in a closet. He's seen better days dwelling in the living room and the bathroom but it seems he's been downgraded to a small closet where all sorts of paraphernalia is present, even a spider named Tom. Ray is bored and to offset that boredom he oftentimes slips into a dreamless sleep.
One day his world changes. He is unscrewed and placed into a lantern and escorted off on a family excursion. He can't really tell where it begins and ends but Ray stays alert and soaks it all in. He witnesses nature up close and personal. He is mesmerized as he gazes at the thousand of stars in the night sky. The next morning to his delight he discovers the biggest light bulb in the world high up in the sky. Can you guess what he saw?
He returns back to his home once again and is placed in his uninspiring closet. Everything inside remains unchanged since Ray left except Tom has moved out and gone on an adventure of his own. Ray is left alone in the darkness once again but his memories shine bright and bring him great happiness.
The illustrations are vivid, full of expression and kid-friendly. I like when author's think out of the box and who would have thought of bringing an incandescent light to life to tell his story? A fun story to share and converse about. Approved by Storywraps!
The illustrations are vivid, full of expression and kid-friendly. I like when author's think out of the box and who would have thought of bringing an incandescent light to life to tell his story? A fun story to share and converse about. Approved by Storywraps!
Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!
Meet the Author/ Illustrator
*Blog Link: www.babybookworms.blogspot.ca
MARIANNA COPPO is an author/illustrator from Italy. She studied editorial illustration at MiMaster in Milan, and now focuses on freelance illustration in Rome. She is one of the curators of Tentacoli, an independent label which specializes in fanzines and handmade products. Her debut picture book, Petra, was released to great acclaim, and received three starred reviews from prominent publications. A Very Late Story is her latest book.
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