L'anatra, La Morte E Il Tulipano (2006) - Plot & Excerpts
(International Book) An unlikely pair forms when Duck meets Death, but little does she (Duck) know, he's been close by her entire life. From this encounter a friendship forms as Duck realizes Death is not someone to be afraid of. Many readers may find the topic of this book a bit hard to approach, but the way Wolf Erlbruch has constructed a harsh reality of life into a loving-caring abstract story makes it beneficial to the child audience. Originally published in Germany in 2007, the book has only this year been published in the U.S., bringing to light the notable cultural differences in the manner of approach to a slightly controversial topic. What I truly find to make the book idea is the originality within its message and how it tackles bringing this subject to children who may not come from a particularly religious background and who may have been raised agnostic or in an atheistic household. Many religious views have already constructed a way to deal with this subject and are formed into a manner that is child-friendly. So, here Erlbruch has simply filled in the gap. Three words help sum up the illustrations of the text- humorous, touching, and eerie. Eerie is a description which may make an adult cringe when they imagine their child viewing of book of such nature. But, a simple reality is the fact that children are intrigued by eerie and unordinary artwork. Eine Ente stellt eines Tages fest, dass ihr der Tod hinterher läuft. Die beiden freunden sich an und verbringen eine tolle Zeit. Bis eines Morgens die Ente nicht mehr aufwacht.Ein wunderbares Buch zum Thema sterben! Der Tod bleibt traurig zurück, weil immer er derjenige ist, der allein zurückbleibt. Poetisch und mit tollen Illustrationen! Durch das Buch habe ich übrigens gelernt, dass es Laufenten gibt.
What do You think about L'anatra, La Morte E Il Tulipano (2006)?
Read this book before or after The Book Thief. They go together.
—MAJORpaiynne
Contemplative and meandering. Makes you feel just a bit blue.
—treb
Lovely illustrations, and a touching look at death and dying.
—TravelNerd1017
