BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Mongolian Deathworms are terrifying and deadly. With sharp fangs, red skin, poisonous venom and electric shocks, it's a good thing they are only legendary. But wait . . . they don't think they are, in fact, they are a nice family who just want to be friends with everyone. But they look so scary, everyone runs when they see them. They decide to wear name tags to appear more friendly, and snazzy outfits don't help either. Even making some fun snacks and inviting the local animals over doesn't work. But when a sudden rainstorm floods the desert, the Mongolian Deathworms demonstrate their super power - finally a way to make friends!
Ok, I should have known from the title that this wasn't non-fiction. Fay totally had me until they introduced them as a family with names. Funny and a bit creepy, I think kids will have a lot of fun with this title. A great book about being yourself and celebrating your differences. It was super cool to see in the author's note that there really is a legend about Mongolian Deathworms.
Lisa Librarian
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