My Storybook Favorites
The first storybook that caught my attention was one titled "Death's Final Story." It sounded like a unique and interesting concept, and upon further investigation, I found that it was. The introduction speaks to the reader as if they are the next "Death," a mortal soul whose job it is to take people when it is their time to die. I really enjoyed the second person point of view here, as if I was being prepared to take on this difficult job. Each story involved was a recounting of memorable instances of "taking" a person. I thought the images used worked well with the theme of each story, and that overall, it was a very compelling concept and design for the story being told.
Death's Final Story
The next storybook to peak my interest was one titled "The Diary of a Dog" because honestly, that sounds like such a cute story, and I am a sucker for cute stories. I first noticed that the author took the time to explain the project and the story format (dog's POV) in the introduction, which I appreciated. Next, she used pictures of her actual dog to go along with the story, so naturally I was hooked. The stories are little anecdotes about important events in Cedie's (the dog's) life. It's a wonderfully eye-catching storybook with an adorable subject, and I was compelled to read the whole thing. (Spoiler alert: it IS cute).
The Diary of a Dog
The final storybook that really struck me was one titled "Murders in the Bible," which is a clear jump from the previous title explored. I immediately noticed the dark designs and the terrifying pictures, which really set the mood. The introduction almost made me uncomfortable, as it was from the point of view of a supposed murderer. It was a very eerie but unique plot, as the murderer claims to be an executioner following the Bible. Definitely a title I'd be interested to read, but probably not something I'd personally write about.
Murders in the Bible
How about we lighten the mood a little? Here's a cute dog!
(A personal photo by Emily, author of Diary of a Dog, taken 2015)
Photo Link (Diary of a Dog)
Death's Final Story
The next storybook to peak my interest was one titled "The Diary of a Dog" because honestly, that sounds like such a cute story, and I am a sucker for cute stories. I first noticed that the author took the time to explain the project and the story format (dog's POV) in the introduction, which I appreciated. Next, she used pictures of her actual dog to go along with the story, so naturally I was hooked. The stories are little anecdotes about important events in Cedie's (the dog's) life. It's a wonderfully eye-catching storybook with an adorable subject, and I was compelled to read the whole thing. (Spoiler alert: it IS cute).
The Diary of a Dog
The final storybook that really struck me was one titled "Murders in the Bible," which is a clear jump from the previous title explored. I immediately noticed the dark designs and the terrifying pictures, which really set the mood. The introduction almost made me uncomfortable, as it was from the point of view of a supposed murderer. It was a very eerie but unique plot, as the murderer claims to be an executioner following the Bible. Definitely a title I'd be interested to read, but probably not something I'd personally write about.
Murders in the Bible
How about we lighten the mood a little? Here's a cute dog!
(A personal photo by Emily, author of Diary of a Dog, taken 2015)
Photo Link (Diary of a Dog)
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