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| Kindergarten-Grade 3—A shy girl confronts her fear of the many individuals who make her uncomfortable; for example: the school lunch woman who demands that each child take just one milk, the punked-out skateboarder with a loud boom box, and the school principal whose imposing figure looms large in the hallway. On one page, the child is depicted in a situation with the person who makes her apprehensive (such as the school nurse who is "a little bit scary"); but the flip of a page shows the youngster using her imagination, recasting the individual in a homey or less-threatening environment. She begins using the expression, "But I bet…" to imagine the nurse making music with his children, the principal dancing with her boyfriend, and the skateboarder who "kisses his cat on the head and scratches her neck until she purrs…." This could be a terrific book to begin a discussion about identity and forming opinions about others. It also offers students a way to feel empowered as they meet the demands of widening their world. Although most of the cartoonlike illustrations are lovely, one is an unfortunate disappointment: it depicts a black male with exaggerated facial features. Since proper racial representation is critical for children, the picture sadly mars this offering. |
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| Emily Jenkin's words speak directly to a child's unspoken fears, and soothe them in a delightful and effective manner. There isn't a child on earth who hasn't been afraid of something almost inexplicable (to them) but utterly commonplace...and there isn't a child on earth who doesn't want to conquer that fear. The lovingly crafted words in this book address what it's like to be afraid...and what it's like to work your way through the fear...
The true masterwork of the book is the amazing, evocative marriage of art and text.
Alexandra Boiger's illustrations are gorgeous, vivid, and energetic...they reflect, with love and verve, the great big multicultural world we live in. Boiger's ability to create unique characters with great personality allows us to enter their worlds, establishing an emotional connection that will speak to generations of children.
This is the book that all the children on my list will be getting for Christmas. It's one they'll remember, too, when they think about their favorites many years from now. |
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