Acorn was a Little Wild by Jen Arena, illustrated by Jessica Gibson. PICTURE BOOK. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2022. $18. 9781534483156.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Not inclined to stay stuck on a tree, Acorn was determined to explore. Once on the move, adventures, some full of risk, felt good to Acorn who always felt just a little bit wild. Even buried in a squirrel's hole, Acorn felt happy as worms moved around him and he started to grow.
I am delighted by the use of the word “wild” in this book. It is clever and cute and the pun is accessible to young readers. The illustrations have a throwback feel to Little Golden publications.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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