Jane's Blanket

author: Arthur Miller
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2015/09/08
date added: 2015/09/08
shelves: children-s
review:
'Jane's Blanket' is the only children's story written by Arthur Miller. This version had lovely minal drawings by Al Parker of the Famous Artists School.

The story begins when Jane is just a little baby and she has a favorite blanket that is pink. She loves her blanket and cuddles with it. She can't sleep when she doesn't have it, but eventually Jane grows up. As she grows, the blanket is still important, but is growing frayed from all the use and washings. As Jane grows and the blanket shrinks, Jane has to make some choices about her beloved blanket.

The story would hold up well to modern children, and would make a good quiet time book for bedtime. It's beautifully written and beautifully illustrated. The illustrations are black and white with pink coloring for the blanket. The story deals with growing up and letting go of things, but it isn't melancholy or sad. It's a gently told tale, and I love that it doesn't attempt to talk down to children. This is a master artist and writer telling a gentle and moving tale.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Dover Publications and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this wonderful ebook.


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