Friday, May 23, 2025

A Surprise in the Wood by Cosetta Zanotti and Lucia Scuderi, translated by Angus Yuen-Killick - ADVISABLE

A Surprise in the Wood by Cosetta Zanotti and Lucia Scuderi, translated by Angus Yuen-Killick. PICTURE BOOK. Red Comet Press, 2024. $19. 9781636550923

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

Mama and Papa Bear have been waiting a long time for a special delivery.  When it finally arrives, the delivery is as anticipated, but they know the fish is theirs. The small family sets off to find a place to be family together.  While the other forest animals are mystified at first, they realize how much they miss the Bears and go off in search of them. 

I love the moody feel of Scuderi’s illustrations, very shady forest-like.  Zanotti lays out what needs to be known for the story without over-explaining or being obvious about the purpose of the tale. The back matter is nice without being a must read part of the book. 

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS



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