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Boring Stories! by Julie Falatko, illustrated by Charles Santoso. PICTURE BOOK. Viking (Penguin Random). 2018. $18.00. 9780451476821
BUYING ADVISORY:
EL (K-3) – ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE
APPEAL: HIGH
A group of
misfits meets together to write stories that aren’t boring. They are creatures
never featured in stories and they think its about time something besides
cuddly animals get their day. The problem is that a cuddly bunny shows up and
wants to be part of their group. Can they somehow all work together to create a
story that isn’t boring? Features cute harmonious illustrations.
This is an
interesting book because it gently asks us to look at typical book characters.
While, at least us librarians know there is a serious lack of cultural and
racial diversity in books and especially book covers. (A lack of fearless
female biographies seems to be on the upswing in a major way though). It also
brings up the topic of boring, are sweet books boring? What makes a story
boring? What makes it exciting? This book could be used by teachers or
librarians for a variety of lessons. Students will find it appeal because the
cover is great and the characters are interesting.
Reviewer: Stephanie MLS &
Author.
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