Muth, Jon. 2002. The Three Questions. Illus. by author. Scholastic Press: New York. ISBN: 0-439-19996-4.
Leo Tolstoy’s philosophical journey is retold through the eyes of a boy and three beloved animal friends. Nikolai ponders three important philosophical questions with his animal companions as he strives to become a better person. Each animal’s answers reflect its personality but do not satisfy the boy. Finally Nikolai seeks out a wise turtle, and through a series of potentially disastrous events, is guided to the answers. The text and the illustrations melt together. The water color illustrations mimic the philosophical and lofty nature of the text. The dreamlike illustrations are framed by a white border and cover the page. There are no harsh edges or sharp details only the blend of soft color and fanciful design. Muth’s text and illustrations unite into a surreal and meaningful lesson in self discovery.
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