International Video Day: I Wish by Toon Tellegen, ill. Ingrid Godon

Back in September I reviewed an odd, and most enjoyable, little Dutch import. Called I Wish, it was the kind of book that could inspire a woman to write something like, “I Wish isn’t going to sit quietly in a category. It’s the kind of book that would rather wander off and make up its own categories, expecting you to follow dutifully behind.” When I review such books it’s partially because I really and truly do like them and, sometimes, it’s also because I want the books to get more attention. Elsewhere Editions is a small publisher. How else would people learn about this book?

Well, there’s always the power of video. As it turns out, Elsewhere recently launched an interview with the the author and the illustrator of I Wish, as well as two young readers. The kids read from the book and watching them reminded me of my own children. When I read this book to them they found it enticing. Possibly because it was a little weird and unlike the other books on their shelves.

I don’t really do Video Sunday posts anymore. In lieu of that, please enjoy the following. A person couldn’t hope for a better look at their work than this:

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