Beaumont, Karen. 2005. I AIN’T GONNA PAINT NO MORE! Ill. by David Catrow. New York: Harcourt, Inc.
*Plot Summary
An unruly, creative child defies his mother and gives in to the temptation to paint and paint and paint.
*Impressions
The narrator is a spirited, defiant, and wild child. Catrow’s illustrations give readers great insight into the young boy’s escapades as he continues to paint despite his mother’s warnings. The action of the plot moves along logically as the child cannot resist painting another body part. Illustrations add to the action as the pages of the book progressively fill with paint and the narrator loses control. Readers are entertained and left to wonder where it will end. Also adding to the plot is the arrangement of the text and illustrations; readers must turn the page to see the ending of the sentence and some pictures continue from one page spread to the next. The setting of the story is the home of the mother and son. A contrast is shown between the messy painted parts of the house and the clean rooms. The painted parts feature bright colors and the clean parts feature black and white.
The story features rhyme, rhythm, and repeated sentences. Adding to the style of the book are the zany, exaggerated illustrations. The colors enhance the mood and convey the out of control feeling as the boy continues to paint his body. Also, the illustrations add detail to the story that is not told through narration, such as when the boys sees his mother. Finally, Beaumont’s humorous book communicates themes like self-control, temptation, and humor.
*Plot Summary
An unruly, creative child defies his mother and gives in to the temptation to paint and paint and paint.
*Impressions
The narrator is a spirited, defiant, and wild child. Catrow’s illustrations give readers great insight into the young boy’s escapades as he continues to paint despite his mother’s warnings. The action of the plot moves along logically as the child cannot resist painting another body part. Illustrations add to the action as the pages of the book progressively fill with paint and the narrator loses control. Readers are entertained and left to wonder where it will end. Also adding to the plot is the arrangement of the text and illustrations; readers must turn the page to see the ending of the sentence and some pictures continue from one page spread to the next. The setting of the story is the home of the mother and son. A contrast is shown between the messy painted parts of the house and the clean rooms. The painted parts feature bright colors and the clean parts feature black and white.
The story features rhyme, rhythm, and repeated sentences. Adding to the style of the book are the zany, exaggerated illustrations. The colors enhance the mood and convey the out of control feeling as the boy continues to paint his body. Also, the illustrations add detail to the story that is not told through narration, such as when the boys sees his mother. Finally, Beaumont’s humorous book communicates themes like self-control, temptation, and humor.
Overall, this is an entertaining book that is certain to have children smiling and chanting along.
*Review Excerpts
"Given the plot's premise, Catrow's humorously hyperbolic art fittingly takes center stage here, growing increasingly flamboyant and electric as the boy embellishes more and more of his anatomy—and his playful pooch becomes equally well decorated."
Publishers Weekly
"With rhymes that invite audience participation and scenes that draw the eye, this is a strong storytime choice. Based on the song 'It Ain't Gonna Rain No More,' the rhythmic text can be read or sung with equal effectiveness."
School Library Journal
*Review Excerpts
"Given the plot's premise, Catrow's humorously hyperbolic art fittingly takes center stage here, growing increasingly flamboyant and electric as the boy embellishes more and more of his anatomy—and his playful pooch becomes equally well decorated."
Publishers Weekly
"With rhymes that invite audience participation and scenes that draw the eye, this is a strong storytime choice. Based on the song 'It Ain't Gonna Rain No More,' the rhythmic text can be read or sung with equal effectiveness."
School Library Journal
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