Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to be a Kitten by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick Press, 2024. $19. 9781536219111
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: SEVERAL
Luigi is a spider who found a warm home to live in. The lady in the home found him, picked him up, and called him a kitten. Because the woman is nice to him, he pretends to be a kitten. This behavior continues for a time, until the lady invites her friends over and Luigi struggles with an identity crisis.
Knudsen teaches a great moral without preaching. The moral is that people can love you for who you truly are. The adorable illustrations add to the fun. For those of us who don't like spiders, this story is a stretch.
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