Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Henry the Snail by Katarina Macurova - OPTIONAL

Henry the Snail
by Katarina Macurova.
PICTURE BOOK (K-3rd grade) B4U Publishing for Albatros, Albatros Media Group 2023 $17 9788000067933 

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

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Henry the Snail is excited to climb plants and see the brilliant view of the garden, but Henry doesn't have any slime to help him stick to the plant stalks in order to climb. He decides that if he's strong enough, he can climb plants without slime, so he exercises until he's strong enough to climb. Even with his newly developed strength, he can't quite make it to the top and he learns to rely on garden friends to help him. In return, Henry teaches his friends some of the skills he'd developed. 

The illustrations are fun and with plenty of details to enjoy, and I especially enjoyed Henry's great facial expressions that convey his determination and frustration. The story is a unique little tale for teaching the importance of not giving up as well as celebrating differences. The ending had some fun potential, but despite teasing the reader with something fun and exciting, the final page was a bit of a letdown. 

Angie Campbell - EL Librarian 

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