Orgill and Jorisch.partner together here with a grace worthy of their subjects. --Booklist (starred review) A class act. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Engrossing.Jorisch's digitally enhanced, mixed-media illustrations feature delicately inked line and a color palette evoking vintage costumery. --Kirkus Reviews The pleasantly written text and appealing, detailed ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations provide a charming glimpse into the world of vaudeville. --School Library Journal Roxane Orgill's words and Stephane Jorisch's illustrations make us feel Fred's amazing energy for extending his art and his audience. --Chicago Tribune Wonderful.
Beautifully colored, singular illustrations highlight the tale. --Journal Inquirer A wonderful introduction to Fred [Astaire], written in a neat, elegant style and with some very lovely illustrations. --AlsoDances.net Interesting and absorbing. --Sunday Republican [A] lively narrative.accompanied by whimsical ink-and-color illustrations.Beautiful! --Faith & Family Lively words and.illustrations.
manage to get the Astaire magic right. --Washington Post Book World This beautifully written story will delight young people who have an interest in dance, theatre, and the movies. --Looking Glass Review.