''The Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket'' is a 1991 children's picture book by

Sonia Levitin Sonia Wolff Levitin (born August 18, 1934) is a German-American novelist, artist, producer. Levitin, a Holocaust survivor, has written over forty novels and picture books for young adults and children, as well as several theatrical plays and pu ...

and illustrator

Jerry Pinkney Jerry Pinkney (December 22, 1939 – October 20, 2021) was an American illustrator and writer of children's literature. Pinkney illustrated over 100 books since 1964, including picture books, nonfiction titles and novels. Pinkney's works addresse ...

. Released in 1991 by

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, it is about a young man, Jack, who due to bitter experience keeps his heart in a bucket but then loses it.

Reception

'' Booklist'', in a review of ''The Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket'', wrote "The bold watercolors that sweep across the pages of this picture book demand a strong story line. Levitin delivers a respectable one," and the ''

School Library Journal ''School Library Journal'' (''SLJ'') is an American monthly magazine containing reviews and other articles for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with ...

'' wrote "Levitin's cleverly created story, structured like a traditional folktale, is enhanced by Pinkney's watercolor and pencil scenes of ruddy-cheeked Eastern European peasants, thatched roof cottages, and lush green countryside." ''

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'' called it a "thoroughly captivating story firmly rooted in the folktale tradition." ''The Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket'' has also been reviewed by '' The Horn Book Magazine''.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Man Who Kept His Heart in a Bucket, The 1991 children's books American picture books Dial Press books Picture books by Jerry Pinkney Works by Sonia Levitin