Fruits (book)
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Reception
The BookTrust called Fruits "a sumptuous book, with rich, vibrant and distinctive illustrations."[2] Kirkus Reviews found that "although authentic to the Patwa language, the pronunciations and cadences can, for unpracticed readers, result in a halting tempo rather than the intended rhythmic lilt."[3] Similarly, Publishers Weekly indicated that "readers may need guidance deciphering some of the words". They also thought that "first-time illustrator Axtell['s ...]evocation of the poem's lush tropical setting and brightly painted buildings offers a lively backdrop for Bloom's bouncy poem."[4]
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