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Spots in a Box
Spots in a Box
Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: August 11, 2015
Review
Being different and wanting to fit in, is a theme that is addressed in this imaginative and funny book featuring none other than a guinea fowl....A "spotless" guinea fowl to boot....
When our main character has had enough of lacking the beautiful white spots of his fellow fowl, he takes matters in his own claws and sends out an urgent letter requesting spots....
The crazy wide-range of spots that arrive are sure to delight. From foil spots, die-cut spots, sneezy spots, even the unusual connect-the-dot spots that arrive are all not quite right however. That is, until the last pages, when sparking over the top spots arrive that are "spot-on" and help put a smile on the main character's beak.
The Seuss-like, jaunty, rhyming text is well placed on the pages, leaving plenty of white space to showcase the lively, detailed watercolor illustrations.
A feel good story about the importance of personal choice and having the ability to know when the "right" thing comes along. Excellent!
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Ward, Helen
Illustrator: Ward, Helen
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Templar Books
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: excellent
ISBN: 9780763675974
Price: 16.99