"She painted every stroke
with the colors of her heart."
This companion book to Ten-Word Tiny Tales to Inspire and Unsettle (Candlewick, 2023) is just as intriguing, following the same format as the first. It is another exceptional collection of ten-word stories that are accompanied by stunning artwork by a different artist for each one.
Can you really tell a love story in only ten words? It turns out that, from the pen of this acclaimed British writer, you can indeed. In fact, you can tell 21 stories, ask 21 artists to accompany each with their personal interpretation, and design another wonder of imagination and creativity sure to please readers. They are also certain to activate thoughts and interpretations of their own, and perhaps encourage keen readers to try more of the same. Just imagine!
There are stories here about family, nature, pets, broken hearts, ghosts, color, and so much more. You will have your favorites, as I do. Kids will go back to read them again, and then again. Each time they are sure to discover something they have not considered in earlier readings and viewings.
It begins with a note that explains how Joseph Coehlo found power in words of 'love and kindness'. He describes them as 'stories of love of all kinds', and explains how the words found him. Once written, they provided the encouragement he needed to ask these fabulous artists to contribute their personal interpretations. Final pages offer inspiration for budding writers to think about the five parts of a story: a normal day, something unusual happens, what do they want, there's a problem, and they solve the problem and get what they want. Or do they?
He ends with terrific advice for all would-be writers.
"Remember, the important thing is to have fun with your story. Enjoy the adventure of making your story reach its full potential."
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