Window (original 1991; edition 1991)

14.95

An important and somewhat disturbing look into the changing landscape out each of our windows. Jeannie Baker's collage art is a nice change of pace from the picture and wordless books I've been reading lately. ( )

A wordless picture book by Jeannie Baker. In this book we get to see how over the years the view from a boy's window changes, from when he's infant to the age of 24. The pictures especially emphasize the changes that occur to the environment with the development to land that occurs and consequently, the destruction of wilderness.
Review by: Fiona

Jeannie Baker uses a unique collage style. ( )

"Window" is a truly stunning and very unique wordless, picture book, suitable for ages of about 3 and above. The story shows how over the years the view from a boy's window changes, from when he's infant to the age of 24. The pictures especially emphasize the changes that occur to the environment with the development to land that occurs and consequently, the destruction of wilderness. This would be a really useful discussion point with older children, particularly in a classroom setting. The art work in "Window" is amazing, as it's actually photographs of a series of miniature collages created with various materials, such as tree bark, earth, grasses, bits of clothing, etcetera. Finally the last 2 pages of "Window" are interesting, as they provide some insights from the author (Jeannie Baker), as well as a brief biography and some background information about the book. ( )