THE LION AND THE GYPSY

by Geoffrey Patterson ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 1, 1990

Like Ringgold (above), Patterson expands on an idea found in a painting; his inspiration, however, is not his own work but Henri Rousseau's enigmatic The Sleeping Gypsy. Unfortunately, the result is an overcontrived tale about a journeying gypsy who is protected, for no apparent reason, by a lion, a snake, an ibis, and (good grief!) a scorpion. Patterson's draughtmanship is energetic, but neither story nor illustrations provide a satisfying complement to Rousseau's intriguing vision.

Pub Date: Feb. 1, 1990

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 28

Publisher: Doubleday

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 15, 1990

Categories: CHILDREN'S