Comments on: *Magic Trixie — Best of 2008

By: January 2012 Previews: Recommendations, Reminders, and Ramblings » Comics Worth Reading

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:23:04 +0000

[...] Ghost. Additional relists this month include Smile (Graphix, JAN12 1143, $10.99, March 21), Magic Trixie (Harper Collins, JAN12 1145, $8.99, March 21), and Fun Home (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, JAN12 1158, [...]

By: All-Ages Comics for Emergent Readers « Someday all this will be yours.

All-Ages Comics for Emergent Readers « Someday all this will be yours. — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:40:05 +0000

[...] #1 Dinosaurs Across America Dreamland Chronicles Ed’s Terrestrials Lions, Tigers and Bears Magic Trixie Owly Poetry Comics: A Literary Postcard Book Robot Dreams Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th [...]

By: Coming Up: Graphic Novels Due December 2010 » Comics Worth Reading

Coming Up: Graphic Novels Due December 2010 » Comics Worth Reading — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:15:07 +0000

[...] part of Kids Comics month, Harper Collins reoffers the three Magic Trixie books by Jill Thompson (OCT10 1041, 1042, 1043, $7.99, December 1). They’re wonderful stories [...]

By: Chris Swan

Chris Swan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:16:34 +0000

My 2 year old daughter loves these books. I thought it would be way too advanced for her, but boy was I wrong. The pictures are engaging, the stories are simple, and the words are easy to read. I just wish there were more of these books! Please Jill create more!
Chris

By: There Are Too Plenty of Comics for Kids! » Comics Worth Reading

There Are Too Plenty of Comics for Kids! » Comics Worth Reading — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:58:19 +0000

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By: Best of 2008 » Comics Worth Reading

Best of 2008 » Comics Worth Reading — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:30:41 +0000

[...] Magic TrixieJill Thompson’s painted fantasy for children captures magic for all ages. The message, that the aggravation of family life is ultimately rewarding, is predictable but still worth getting, and the artwork sings. [...]

By: Magic Trixie and the Dragon Ã‚Â» Comics Worth Reading

Magic Trixie and the Dragon Ã‚Â» Comics Worth Reading — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:27:43 +0000

[...] new Magic Trixie book is simply outstanding, the best yet! Magic Trixie and the Dragon [...]

By: ~chris

~chris — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:27:19 +0000

“This is a wonderful story for youngsters and adults to share, with something for everyone.” Seconded! Even single adults will love it.

“The pictures can be stared at for hours.” I came close to that mark while admiring the detailed art in Nefi’s room.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:37:39 +0000

Thank you for the education! I appreciate a real artist’s view.

By: Rivkah

Rivkah — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:21:33 +0000

“The character design is manga-influenced and very cute, with large heads and eyes, but told in Thompson’s beautiful painted style.”

For once, I actually couldn’t disagree more! Thompson’s character designs in this book are far more reminiscent of a children’s picture book than any manga I’ve ever seen, especially her use of “rubbery” limbs and fluid motion that’s reminiscent of traditional Western animation rather than the outline-focused art of traditional Japanese manga. Her characters have beautifully expressive eyes and mouths and large heads, but I think that’s because they’re children, not because they’re mangaesque in any way. That’s just . . . how kids are made.

IMHO, this is one of the most gorgeous children’s comics I’ve ever seen, though I haven’t actually gotten to read it yet (simply drooled over the art while wishing for magical money to mysteriously appear).