Yokki and the Parno Gry

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Location	Collection	Call #
C.C. Mellor Memorial Library	Picture Books	E O'Ne
Location	C.C. Mellor Memorial Library
Collection	Picture Books
Call Number	E O'Ne
CLP - Main Library	First Floor Children's Department - Folk & Fairytale	qj FICTION Yokki
Location	CLP - Main Library
Collection	First Floor Children's Department - Folk & Fairytale
Call Number	qj FICTION Yokki
Mt. Lebanon Public Library	Children's Picture Books	j Ea O'NEILL Richard
Location	Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Collection	Children's Picture Books
Call Number	j Ea O'NEILL Richard
Northland Public Library	Children's Picture Books	J PIC O'NEIL
Location	Northland Public Library
Collection	Children's Picture Books
Call Number	J PIC O'NEIL

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Published Reviews

Booklist Review: "*Starred Review* This beautifully illustrated gem of a storybook begs to be read aloud. A Romani folktale, it tells of a magical horse, Parno Gry, that swoops in and takes children on trips to faraway, welcoming lands. Yokki is a young boy who tells stories about Parno Gry, and he gets more inventive as reality gets harsher. When all seems lost his Traveler family has traded away all of their possessions and cannot find work anywhere Parno Gry actually arrives and whisks the entire family to a lush, verdant land with abundant resources. Adults will want to practice reading this aloud before sharing it with young audiences, as the text includes many Romani terms, which are defined in a brief glossary on the title page and, in context, should create no problems for sophisticated readers but might confuse neophytes. Most important, storytime presenters will want to build in time to allow young audiences to pore over the wonderfully detailed illustrations. The combined ink, gouache, watercolor, pen, and crayon pictures create a wistful, otherworldly feel that transports readers to an enchanted place. The text seamlessly weaves in Romani customs and philosophies, and the illustrations provide additional details about Traveler life. This unique and engaging tale will delight young audiences and would be an elegant addition to any folk literature collection.--McBroom, Kathleen Copyright 2017 Booklist"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Publisher's Weekly Review: "O'Neill, a Romani storyteller from the U.K., imagines a Traveler family saved by a magic horse. Yokki's family fixes things and does odd jobs, but a wet year is their downfall: they're forced to sell almost everything they own, and food is scarce. Young Yokki's stories about Parno Gry, a flying white horse, comfort hungry family members but infuriate his Grandfather Elijah: "You are filling their heads with dreams of a made-up future." Though the story seems headed for a solution congruent with the realistic setup, the ending offers a dream come true as the Parno Gry carries the family to a paradise of food, free for the gathering. O'Neill and Quarmby (Fussy Freya) highlight Traveler children's contributions to the family and their dependence on the generosity of non-Travelers, such as kind Farmer Tom, who will keep their lame horse, Bessie, until she heals. Nellisen's warm, folk-art-like illustrations engage and inform, with images of Traveler clothing, wares, and-of special importance-storytelling around the fire. A rare voice from a culture that isn't always well-known or understood, especially in the U.S. Ages 4-7. (Mar.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved."

Additional Information

Subjects	Romanies -- Folklore. Animals, Mythical -- Folklore. Tales. Folklore.
Publisher	Bridgemead, Swindon :Child's Play (International) Ltd,2016
Contributors	Quarmby, Katharine, author. Nelissen, Marieke, illustrator.
Language	English
Description	1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN	9781846439278 1846439272
Other	Classic View