FICTION

Edmund Unravels

by Andrew KOLB
illus. by Andrew Kolb. 40p. Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Bks. Mar. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780399169144.
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K-Gr 3—A small blue ball of yarn seeks a life of adventure. When Edmund was young, his parents would reel him in after his journeys. When he gets bigger, the "tug of discovery" is too much to resist and Edmund travels far afield. If he feels melancholy, Edmund follows the familiar, welcoming pull leading him back home. Kolb's stylized, digitally created cartoons are animated with bright colors and lots of action. The bundle of wool is pictured sailing through the air on the back of a kite, chatting with a pin cushion, and being chased by playful kittens.
VERDICT Tightly woven with wordplay, this is a whimsical story of family ties.
Reviewed by Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada
Edmund, a ball of yarn, explores the world while safely tethered to his family and home. His parents encourage his "joy of discovery" but dislike reeling him back in (literally), which becomes more difficult as he grows. Illustrated with digitally altered pencil drawings bursting with gags and color, the funny metaphor about leaving the nest will tickle both children and caregivers.
, Feb 01, 2015

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