Title of the Book: A Picnic in October
Author Name: Eve Bunting
Reviewer's Name: Josie
Publisher: Eve Bunting
Date of Publication: 1999
Rating: 1-5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
There is a child that does not really understand why they are going to the Statue of Liberty
for Lady Liberty’s picnic birthday. He thinks this is a bad idea. He meets a small family in the line on
the way to the statue and helps them find their way. When they get there, the boy starts to
understand why they are there and he finds that the small family he met earlier has found the same
thing. The boy starts to understand because his grandma reveals the reason why Lady Liberty is
very important to her. My favorite part of the book was when the boy realized why they went to the
picnic. There is a lesson presented in the story that is you should enjoy all of the experiences you
have.
The connection to the IB learner profile is that the grandma and the boy in the book reflect
back on their origin with Lady Liberty. They reflect on the past they had with Lady Liberty and
how she is truly grateful for her. The grandma explains to the boy and her family how Lady Liberty
took her in when she first came to the city from the old country. She also tells how she is a part of
this community. The small family is grateful for her as well. The grandma also states how the small
family is there for the same reason, thanking Lady Liberty for taking them in.
The colors they used
are bright but also used more cool colors. It looks like they used some kind of paint for the medium.
The emotions that are conveyed through the picture are on the happier side because of the bright
colors. The people's clothing and the landscapes are colorful. They also drew all of the families
together which gives it a warmer feeling.
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