Julian Hector

There are two specific reasons why I liked the book, “The Little Matador”. The first reason I enjoyed this book was the illustrations. The illustrations brought the book to life and filled every white space on every page. The author used pastels to bring out the color in each page and added specific detail, such as line work on a dress. The second reason why I enjoyed this book was the plot. The fact that the little boy was from a family of matadors didn’t make it easy for his parents to accept that the boy didn’t want to be a matador but rather, an artist. As the book comes to an end, his parents accept that the boy does not wish to be a matador but wishes to pursue drawing. In my opinion, this is an important feature to see in a book. Children need to know that they should do whatever activity makes them happy even if it differs from what other people wish they would do. The main idea is for children to do what they love and not just do something because people tell them to do it.… (més)