I chose this book because the illustrations, all in hues of lilac, made me curious. They almost seem like high-def cartoon drawings from newspapers come to life. While there is a clear cartoon feel, it definitely still holds a figment of reality to me, making me look closer at the shadows, lines, and shapes the illustrator chose to depict the story. I look forward to reading this book and figuring out why the artist chose to depict the story this way!