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    Mr. Fox and the Land Below by Studio Mymu – Review

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Author Showcase
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    Illustration copyright © 2012 by Studio Mymu
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    Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
    Published: October 15, 2012

    Picture BookMr. Fox and the Land Below

    By Studio Mymu

    Reading level: Ages 4-8

    iBook: 18 pages

    Publisher: Siu Lon Liu (June 10, 2012)

    What to expect: Friendship, Teamwork, Environmental Awareness

    Studio Mymu’s first iBook offering is a modern cautionary tale that raises environmental awareness through the use of enigmatic digital illustrations and an unlikely but fascinating cast of characters—animals, people, mythical creatures, and robots.

    When dominating robots that represent heavy industry and pollution challenge Earth, Mr. Fox, whose mere presence represents nature, seeks help below ground in the enchanted and untouched Land Below. At first glance, in all of its visual nostalgic glory, this story represents mystery and adventure. At second glance, this story offers a deeper and rich theme of friendship that illuminates the possibilities that teamwork can create and the importance of protecting the environment for generations to come. Each different character has been designed to strategically represent an aspect of life, Earth and our surroundings. Through the use of every digital paintbrush stroke and the colorful yet soft glowing hues, a cinematic effect has been created and it draws readers into the mythical and fantastical world beneath the earth’s surface—deep down below the earth’s crust to the enlightened and detailed Land Below. The Land Below works as both an escape and an answer. The eye-catching, alluring artwork purposefully combines a magical and traditional Ukiyo-e style of Japanese painting with edgy and modern graphics.

    Art and Paint
    Illustration copyright © 2012 by Studio Mymu

    As the text works around the imagery, young readers (Ages 4-8) are taken on a journey from one world to another. Studio Mymu’s stylistic work is admirable. Mr. Fox and the Land Below can be viewed using iBooks 2 or later on an iPad with iOS 5 or later.

    For more information, visit: www.studiomymu.com

    Dedicated Reviews allow authors and illustrators to gain prompt visibility for their works. The publisher of this iBook paid for this non-biased review. Learn more …

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    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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