Saturday, April 29, 2023

Rabunzel by Gareth B. Jones and Loretta Schauer - ESSENTIAL

Rabunzel
by Gareth B. Jones, illustrated by Loretta Schauer
BOARD BOOK (Pre-K) Harper Collins 2022 $7 9781405298582 0 G 

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH 

Rabunzel lives on Furry Tail Hill and has really, really, really long ears. Her mother is very worried she will be eaten by the hungry-eyed creatures who live in the forest. So she took Rabunzel to a tall tower to keep her safe. As in Rapunzel, the mother visits Rabunzel and climbs her ears to bring her food and spend time with her. However, Rabunzel is lonely and BORED. One day, Flash Harry, a hare, came by, saw Rabunzel in the tower window and fell in love. After seeing Rabunzel’s mother call up to her, he climbed up her ears as well to take her to safety. Rabunzel's mother came along at the very moment, they began to argue who was going to take care of Rabunzel. Meanwhile, the hungry-eyed creatures were watching and approaching... "

Rubunzel is a wildly funny story, it is a must have for pre-school through third grade. The illustrations are simple and clean, colorful but not over done. The dialogue has some rhyming aspects which will appeal to the younger students. Jones’ rendition of the classic Rapunzel will engage the younger student and fill the library with deep belly laughs.

Deanna M. - Elementary Media Tech

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