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A Squiggly Story
A Squiggly Story
Reviewed by: Mary Peverada - Portland Public Library, Portland, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 18, 2017
Review
The imagination and creativity of the pre-literate protagonist assists him in developing his own story. He knows his letters and makes many squiggles on a page - but his older sister who loves words and reading is writing her own stories. He knows letters but cannot make words with them. But his sister becomes his coach and prods him along to a story - beginning, middle and end. This is pretty message driven and his sister provides all of the right prompts. Also, his friends start stretching their imaginations by seeing the young boy's story emerge. Hard to see this as a popular story time book - but should be popular with kindergarten teachers and others.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Larsen, Andrew
Illustrator: Lowery, Mike
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9781771380164
Price: 16.95