Written by Matthew Burgess, Illustrated by Marc Majewski
A picture book biography that kids will like! Now this is a rare sight, but well-deserved in every way. This biography of Edward Gorey is magnificent. It is a heartfelt tribute, and I have to say I am overly impressed with the whole thing.
The art is perfect for this story, and the words are much more than the straightforward biographical information that usually puts kids to sleep in your average picture book biography. This biography is woven into a very engaging story of Gorey’s life.
We get to follow along as his childhood passions turn into an inspiring life’s work. It is a story of imagination and creativity, and a story about being yourself. It has Dracula (MUA-HA-HA-HA!), it has cats, it has ballet, and it has just one of the coolest and sweetest two-page spreads at the end to wrap the whole thing up. Even if readers are not familiar with who he is, they will still enjoy this story. He is a splendid example for children to do what they love.
Reviewed by Kristen Hunt, Librarian, Whittier Elementary School
Review shared in January 2025
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 2-4
As Edward Imagined
Written by Matthew Burgess, Illustrated by Marc Majewski
Alfred A. Knopf
48 pages
Release Date: September 17, 2024
ISBN: 9781984893802
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
