SOOOOOOO big,
thirty-two small tortoises
could ride along in it -
but zero tortoises did.
Sarah placed seven green
beans in Truman's dish -
two more than usual!"
Truman and Sarah are cut from the same cloth. They love quiet days together, and they love each other. Truman is small and sweet. Unlike the noisy street below them, Truman is never loud or disruptive. They are a compatible pair.
The early actions on one particular morning have Truman concerned. A banana, a backpack, a bow in her hair and extra beans? Sarah has been away before, and had always come back. This time, things feel different. When he sees her get on the bus, he knows there is a problem. So, he waits for long hours until he can not stand to wait any longer.
He will go after her. He is terrified of everything that is outside, and he has a lot of planning to do. First up, how to get out of his glass home. Bravely, he ventures forth. His path is long and fraught with obstacles - the sofa, a pillow,tall boots, a rug which seems never to come to an end. The day wears on, Truman continues his journey till the light begins to fade, He knows himself to be brave - all he needs to do is get outside and catch the Number 11 bus, just as Sarah had done. He will find her!
As he is about to go under the door, surprise! So brave, so proud! Truman, you are a treasure.
Lucy Ruth Cummins uses gouache, brush marker, charcoal, colored pencil, and digital illustrations adroitly to give life to these two admirable friends. The expressions, the affection, the perspectives, the colorful, cozy indoor world - each scene perfectly matches this delightful tale. Heard in the words, and show in the gorgeous images, this is one of those books that are darn near perfect. Readers will be charmed from start to finish.
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