Auntie's House by children's author Dawn Aldrich and illustrated by Michael Aldrich was recently released by Halo Publishing International. The first thing readers will notice are the illustrations, which are filled with rich orange and green colors; nature-filled scenery with lovely smiling faces, healthy women that seem to have a good relationship, and a cozy home.
The back cover claims that the book is about the trust between the adult sisters in caring for the child and that the mother will return at the end of the day - but I didn't see that upon the first reading. What I saw was a child adjusting to separation. The child, knowing that her mother will arrive later and knowing she is with a trusted and adored adult, learned to spend the day away from her mother without struggling with separation issues. In fact, the child discovers that the experience was quite relaxing and enjoyable.
Dawn employs a rhythmic pattern with 3-5 lines per illustration in this 32-page book, which offers the family a way to slow down and really enjoy the book. Dawn's loving relationship with her family is evident in the first few pages where she dedicates the book to her niece and extended family members who helped with her children over the years. The author is formally educated in radio and TV communications and is an experienced writer of plays and books. She appears regularly in the public to act, speak or read from her work.
Auntie's House was printed in the US in paperback format, and that means fewer fossil fuels are spent on North American readers. I was thrilled to see on the publisher's site an announcement that they offer a green publishing alternative: recycled content. This is a great first step into the world of green publishing alternatives that permeate the industry today.
ISBN#: 978-09797429-7-2 (paperback)
Rating: 4-out-of-5 stars
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