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I purchased this book for my son, who absolutely loves Kleven's 2009 title, "Hooray, A Piñata" (ISBN: 014056764X). While the illustrations remain consistent with Kleven's style - boldly colorful scenes and expressive characters orchestrated in intricate mixed media collage compositions - the plot of A Carousel Tale is nearly identical to that of "Hooray, A Piñata." The books are so similar, that my son now confuses the two books with one another. In both books, the main character, along with a slightly curmudgeonly companion, becomes attached to an inanimate object with the knowledge that that object must be given up at some point in the future. In the end, the protagonist gets to keep the beloved object as its original function is satisfied with a new object. In both books, there is a two-page spread that is almost identical one reads, "They flew in Clara's dreams that night..." and the other reads, "Together they flew through Ernst's dreams." There is also a carousel/merry-go-round in each book...that's just a small example of the similarities.

Both Carousel and Piñata are strong titles; however having read both of them, Piñata is the stronger of the two because the storyline flows more naturally, albeit aided by Mexican tradition. I wish that I had followed my own advice of borrowing the book from the library prior to my purchase.


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A Carousel Tale Elisa Kleven 9781582462394 Books Reviews

The children I know love this tender tale of transformation, artistry, and sibling relationships. As in The Puddle Pail, another favorite book, Ernst sticks to his artistic vision in the face of his bossy older brother's criticism. This book, like Kleven's others, helps us look at the world with fresh eyes.
I love the character of Ernst (Ernst, The Puddle Pail, and a cameo in The Wishing Ball). He's as sweet as ever in this story of transformation, of how to turn loss into hope through creativity. The text is perfect, a poetic gem, and the art, as always in Kleven's books, is a visual treasure, full of the kinds of detail children love to search for. I have three sons and they all love her books and this one is another classic.
We have read this to our daughter easily 50 times. The artwork is great and we are always finding new things.
Great story that youngsters can relate to great pictures that an artist can relate to. If you like mixed media and collage books for children with a great story line read this one. All of Elisa Kleven's books are very colorful and artsy. Great works.
I love Elisa's new book, A Carousel Tale. It's a wonderful gift for children and my students adore the story and artwork. Elisa has captured the magic of children's imaginations with her art and writing, and adults can now enter this magical world too.
Lilah (teacher in Watsonville, CA)
This book is visually enticing (as are all of Kleven's charming books) providing a perfect colorful backdrop to the story of Ernst, an imaginative crocodile, who uses his creativity to breath life into a simple object. A Carousel Tale is a celebration of the wonder and magic of childhood and encourages the reader to follow their creative impluses.
Every child should have this book. It's imaginative and sweet.
I purchased this book for my son, who absolutely loves Kleven's 2009 title, "Hooray, A Piñata" (ISBN 014056764X). While the illustrations remain consistent with Kleven's style - boldly colorful scenes and expressive characters orchestrated in intricate mixed media collage compositions - the plot of A Carousel Tale is nearly identical to that of "Hooray, A Piñata." The books are so similar, that my son now confuses the two books with one another. In both books, the main character, along with a slightly curmudgeonly companion, becomes attached to an inanimate object with the knowledge that that object must be given up at some point in the future. In the end, the protagonist gets to keep the beloved object as its original function is satisfied with a new object. In both books, there is a two-page spread that is almost identical one reads, "They flew in Clara's dreams that night..." and the other reads, "Together they flew through Ernst's dreams." There is also a carousel/merry-go-round in each book...that's just a small example of the similarities.

Both Carousel and Piñata are strong titles; however having read both of them, Piñata is the stronger of the two because the storyline flows more naturally, albeit aided by Mexican tradition. I wish that I had followed my own advice of borrowing the book from the library prior to my purchase.