The Eyebrows of Doom by Steve Smallman, illustrated by Miguel Ordonez. PICTURE BOOK. Tiger Tales, 2022. $18. 9781680102673
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
A bear named Dave is not amused when two bushy eyebrows, which he mistakes for slugs, attach themselves to his face. Their influence on him makes him react unkindly to others. When the eyebrows have had their fun with Dave, they proceed to invade other animals’ emotional well-being by attaching to their faces.
I was skeptical at the beginning of this story because the eyebrows just didn’t look natural on the animal faces, but it didn’t take long for the story to grow on me (pun intended). Kids, better than anyone, will understand the power of furrowed brows on others. This book is also fun to read aloud with a catchy rhythm and rhyme.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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