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My Wild Family
tr. from French. illus. by Laurent Moreau. 32p. Chronicle. Nov. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781452144238.
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PreS-Gr 2—The narrator of this oversize picture book has a very special family. She characterizes each member, from her older brother, who is strong and respected, to her little brother, who is "flighty and a dreamer," as well as her parents, grandparents, aunt, and uncle. The cousins are "fast and flexible, always quick to monkey around," and her best friend is capable of making scary faces but really is "actually quite funny." Another friend can run as fast as the wind. Stylized illustrations use strong lines, bold colors, and semi-abstract patterns to depict each person as an animal with comparable traits. Even the narrator is portrayed with unique features, suggesting what animal she might be as she asks readers, "And you? What makes you special?"
VERDICT The large format supports the rich colors and robust design of this intriguing and discussable offering.
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