FICTION

Gorilla Loves Vanilla

by Chae STRATHIE
illus. by Nicola O'Byrne. 32p. Barron's. Aug. 2016. Tr $11.99. ISBN 9780764168536.
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PreS-Gr 2—Sam's Sundaes is the place to go for a treat—and not just the sweet variety. Sam will serve up flavors for all, with no judgment. A blue cheese sundae for a tiny mouse? A mud cone for a giant hippo? Fish finger ice cream for a cat? No problem! Sam doesn't blink—he rustles up all requests in a wink. This is the phrase that repeats as five animal customers make increasingly crazy demands, resulting in a catchy read-aloud. The zany orders will have readers giggling, and the story concludes with a vanilla-loving gorilla who causes order envy with his very basic request. O'Byrne's detailed and colorful illustrations bring Jelly Bean Street to life and complement Strathie's rhythmic text in this original picture book.
VERDICT A delightful story that works well as a read-aloud or as a book to be enjoyed independently. A great addition to most collections.
Reviewed by Lindsay Jensen, Nashville Public Library , Nov 01, 2016

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