Lisa Papp's illustrations are the perfect compliment to the text and are just beautiful, as well. This is one of the main reasons I feel this would be a wonderful story for counselors and those working with children facing the reality of a "non-traditional" family as a result of divorce. I think Eve Bunting did an exceptional job at presenting the story through this voice, making it all the more able to be related to by young readers. It is written in a manner that can be well understood by children in terms of language, as it is written from Pinky's perspective and uses a voice indicative of expression from a child her age (7 years). This would be an excellent resource and endearing book for a child to read who has a situation similar to Pinky (the main character). Bunting has taught writing classes at UCLA. She felt the desire to write about her heritage. A few years later, Bunting enrolled in a community college writing course. In 1958, Bunting moved to the United States with her husband and three children. Maybe I’m a bit of a Shanchie myself, telling stories to anyone who will listen.” This storytelling began as an inspiration for Bunting and continues with her work. In Ireland, “There used to be Shanachies… the shanachie was a storyteller who went from house to house telling his tales of ghosts and fairies, of old Irish heroes and battles still to be won. Eve Bunting has won several awards for her works.īunting went to school in Ireland and grew up with storytelling.
Her books are diverse in age groups, from picture books to chapter books, and topic, ranging from Thanksgiving to riots in Los Angeles.
Bunting.Īnne Evelyn Bunting, better known as Eve Bunting, is an author with more than 250 books.
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