It’s hard to imagine a better all-ages comic will be published this year.' and detailed, imaginative artwork make Hilda and the Bird Parade an absolute treat to dive into.

By the end of it, you’ll have exactly the same smile as Hilda has.' And pretty much everything you need to know about how good this is is there on that absolutely gorgeously delightful cover. It's also visually arresting: exuberant and lively and faintly Miyazakian.' a glorious, exciting if also rather menacing place-one children will be eager to enter. The design, the use of color and especially Pearson’s line are all impeccably beautiful without being slick.' The fourth book in the Hilda series is the best, as the character is now established enough on the page to allow for a greater exploration of her environment. 'Pearson has mastered both the gentler aspects of creating a compelling children’s character along with the art of conjuring an exciting, kinetic comic book adventure. 'In gorgeous, oversize pages filled with warm jewel tones, Pearson’s varied panel layouts and detailed, purplish backgrounds artfully carry emotional weight and subtle humor in equal measure… Every volume of this fairy-tale-adventure series is a must-have.' 'Though definitely an underachiever when it comes to merit badges, Hilda’s broad curiosity and willingness to stand up for the undergnome will make her a winner in most readers’ eyes.' Hilda’s dilemmas, while fantastic, also feel real Pearson has found a lovely new way to dramatize childhood demons, while also making you long for your own cruise down the fjords.' 'Pearson’s utter lack of pretension keeps Hilda feeling fresh, while his reading of folktales and Tove Jansson’s Moomin series embeds Hilda in the long history of children’s stories. He is a real inspiration.'Ī School Library Journal Top Graphic Novel of 2014Ī Booklist Top 10 Graphic Novel for Youth of 2014Ī Texas Library Association Little Mavericks Nominee for 2015 'In Hilda, Luke Pearson has created a truly odd and amazingly beautiful world-Stunningly personal and original. 'Luke Pearson's Hilda stories are beloved in our house, and they will surely be enjoyed by audiences for many years to come.' John Stanley's Little Lulu meets Miyazaki.' 'Luke Pearson is one of the best cartoonists working today. Hilda is now on Netflix! Season 2 coming soon!

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