FICTION

Matilda and Hans

by YOKOCOCO
illus. by author. 32p. Candlewick/Templar. May 2013. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-6434-3.
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PreS-Gr 1—This strongly visual tale begins with a graffiti wall: "Catch me if you can!" and a paw-print tag. Angelic cat Matilda's perfection contrasts with masked cat Hans, who is loud and pulls stunts like releasing zoo animals. Matilda sees the $1,000 reward sign and sets Hans up for capture. The surprise climax is witty, and not to be ruined here. Yokococo uses large, spare mixed-media and watercolor cartoon scenes in black, gray, and white to enhance Hans's character, differing brilliantly with bright colors for zoo mayhem. The whimsy continues with simple figures, rounded lines, and visual quips like monkeys snacking atop the awning of a fruit store. Story and illustrations are a perfect marriage to be celebrated by many readers.—Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA
Reviewed by Gay Lynn Van Vleck , Apr 01, 2013

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