Juno Valentine and the Fantastic Fashion Adventure by Eva Chen - ADVISABLE

Juno Valentine and the Fantastic Fashion Adventure by Eva Chen, illustrated by Derek Desierto.  PICTURE BOOK  $19.  9781250297303  

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) – ADVISABLE

  

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE  

Juno doesn’t know what to wear for school pictures, but when her brother goes into her closet and Juno chases him, they are both transported to a myriad of places where influential women pass on their fashion pieces. Juno receives a pirate hat from Grace O’Malley and a pair of shoes from Michelle O’Bama, as well as other articles of clothing from well-known women.  By the time Juno returns home she has an eclectic outfit pieced together that Juno feels represents who she is—herself.  

The bright, shiny cover will attract the attention of young readers and the illustrations are adorable.  The women who were introduced in this book are influential women throughout history and I liked the idea that they helped Juno to know she can be herself.  I do wonder if younger readers will feel confused by the brief, quick mention of so many characters.  At the back of the book there are mini explanations that describe the ten women that Juno encountered on her adventure.    

Reviewer, C. Peterson.