Steve Morgan

A pen meets a marker. Both are sure no one can draw/color better than them, so a battle begins. This sets the stage for an adventurous, sometimes funny, and definitely unpredictable tale, which centers around the unlimited possibilities of putting the imagination into visual form on paper.

Obviously, this is a book which inspires readers/listeners to create their own images and explore the world of art. The illustrations are simple, colorful, and bring extra excitement to the tale. The text is kept short, carries quick-dialogue fun, and hits the age group nicely. It's fast-paced and lets the silly battle take over, guaranteeing a few smiles along the way.

The ridiculousness increases as the story continues, and some moments will raise an eyebrow, but that's perfect, and there are more than a few readers, who will find the situation great. It does inspire listeners to pick up their own pencils/markers or whatever and bring their ideas to the paper. So it fulfills it's purpose very well. I received a complimentary copy and found this a great way to inspire drawing… (mer)