Josefina February

by Evaline Ness

Josefina February was filled with excitement. She was going to the market place alone to buy her grandfather a wonderful birthday present.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1970

About the author

Evaline Ness was an American commercial artist, illustrator, and author of children's books. As illustrator of picture books she was one of three Caldecott Medal runners-up each year 1964 to 1966 and she won the 1967 Medal for Sam, Bangs, and Moonshine, which she also wrote. She illustrated more than thirty books for young readers and wrote several of her own. She is noted for using a great variety of artistic media and methods.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do love Ness's art, and she can write a lovely story, too. Little Josefina, all alone on a mountain in Haiti except for her grandfather who has to work such long hours. I have no idea where the little burro's mama is, but Josefina is ready to take good care of it. It's almost a fable about love and honor and courage.

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[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh my. This one is quite old (1963!) and in the library copy I got there is a little sticker that says, "Please wash your hands before you read me and keep me clean."

This is a sweet story about a little Haitian girl who wants to buy a present for her grandfather, but encounters some complications along the way. Very interesting illustrations and a happy ending.