FICTION

Hey!: A Colorful Mystery

by Kate Read (text) & illus. by Kate Read
Peachtree. Oct. 2021. 36p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781682633274.
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PreS-Gr 2–Stunning colors create eye-catching spreads in this tale set under the sea. It all begins with a fish looking for a playmate, “‘Does anyone want to play?’ said the tiny pink fish. But no one answered.” Its shouts alarm a gathering of fish, who are certain that there must be something very scary in that little cavern. The message about the terrifying monster in the cave is passed on throughout the sea, and with each retelling, the creature sounds a bit more heinous. By the end of the story, there is a frenzy among the sea creatures, and a giant fish looks to capitalize on that. This is a story that is sure to delight readers with the surprise ending. The digital artwork is collage and monoprint.
VERDICT Where shaggy dog stories are popular, this is sure to be a hit.
Reviewed by Tracy Cronce , Jan 28, 2022

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