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Floaty
Floaty
Reviewed by: Sarah Cropley - Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: May 31, 2018
Review
Floaty is the tale of the curmudgeonly Mr. Raisin whose only joy in life is sewing. One day, he finds a basket on his doorstep that contains a dog who constantly floats. At first, he grumps as much about the dog as he does everything else, but eventually, the levitating pup grows on him, and Mr. Raisin names him Floaty. On a walk soon after, the leash snaps and the dog floats away. Mr. Raisin is heartbroken and eventually sews a hot air balloon to get his dog back.
This book is sweet and a little bit funny. The illustrations are digitally create and simple with thick outlines, but they're evocative. Kids will be happy to share this book one-on-one, in story times, or even by themselves.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Himmelman, John
Illustrator: Himmelman, John
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9781250128058
Price: 17.99