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Sunday, July 4, 2021

Book Review # 52

 Carol and the Pickle Toad

Author: Esmé Shapiro
Publisher: Tundra Books, 2021
ISBN: 978-0735263987
Reading Level: 5 and up

Main Characters: Carol and her bossy, Toad Hat.

Plot: Carol has an unusual, bossy, Toad Hat that tells her what to do. When the Toad Hat is carried off by a pigeon, she replaces it with a pickle- toad hat. That is also carried off by a pigeon. With no hat, she eats what she likes, draws what she likes, and finds her inner voice. 

Settings: A city of unique characters.

Genre/Theme/Style: Children's Picture Books, Humor, Self-esteem, Inner Voice, Freedom of Choice, Individuality.

I Gave This Book 5 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

Why 5 Roars? Carol finds her unique inner voice and the freedom to choose what she likes. This is a great self-discovery books for young readers. Learning to value your own ideas and talents is a great step in growing wiser. 

Critical Analysis:
It is a quirky little story that keeps kids interested and teaches at the same time. Entertainment and education in a funny way is always a great addition to any library.

“This luxuriant, chapeau-centric appreciation of city living exudes a free-wheeling
spirit of its own.”
~~ Kirkus Reviews

“Alternately funny and sweetly edifying. . . . [C]onveys a meaningful message of quieting inner critics and approaching the world, and oneself, with kindness.”
~~ Booklist
Illustrations:
The illustrations are one of the main attractions of the book. They are light hearted, fun, and create plenty of diversity throughout the city background.   

“With visual abundance and plenty of silliness, Shapiro’s gentle tale compassionately follows Carol as she learns that she can eat what she wishes, make art, and speak courageously, all on her own.”
~~ Publishers Weekly

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Carol and the Pickle Toad