
Lore Segal ~ pictures by Harriet Pincus
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1970
There's more than a little R. Crumb in these drawings, evoking a wonderful Lower East Side kind of New York vibe in both the architecture and the slight whimsical grump in the character's faces. Tell me a "Mitzi" refers to stories told by a mother about a little girl of the same name who is full of independence and spunk.


All three stories are delightfully pointless, staying otherworldly while exuding a somber everydayness. Reminds me alot of Uri Shulvitz's One Monday Morning. I love these sorts of illustrations... the dark, tight lines and bright colors. Perfect for this cold winter day.

3 comments:
I love this book, and your description - "delightfully pointless". This was one of my kids' very favorites!
hello! just discovered your site through a blogger friend. charming! thank you for sharing all these lovely books and stories. kenza
I had forgotten all about this book...but I loved it as a child! This is a wonderful blog - I added it to my Google Reader subscriptions immediately!
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