FICTION

The Most Delicious Soup and Other Stories

by Mariana Ruiz Johnson
Berbay Pub. Feb. 2024. 36p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781922610614.
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Gr 1-3–Translated from the original Spanish, this picture book is a collection of tales from Villa Verde, a town where animals walk, talk, and learn lessons, just like people. The muted watercolor illustrations allow readers to take in the entire page with no obvious focal point. Short tales about having a pet, being grateful, or changing plans give early readers bite-sized chunks to decipher, or they can breeze through the whole book if they want. A comparison can be made to Richard Scarry’s famous Busytown books; there’s always something going on in each corner of the picture.
VERDICT Sweet fable-like stories and soft illustrations make for a lovely picture book. An additional purchase.
Reviewed by Jessica Durham , Jan 12, 2024

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