FICTION

The Owl and the Lemming

by Roselynn AKULUKJUK
illus. by Amanda Sandland. 32p. Inhabit Media. Nov. 2016. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781772271201.
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Gr 1–3—A hungry lemming and a hungry snowy owl encounter each other on the tundra. To avoid becoming the owl's dinner, the lemming relies on her wits to save her life: "I saw a big, fat lemming over there that would make a much better meal." Finally, using a trick, she returns to her den and safety. The foolish young owl is consoled by his father with the adage, "Next time, don't play with your food." The soft blue endpapers depict sketches of a snowy owl in flight. The illustrations fill the spreads, and the tundra landscape is portrayed in great detail. All the animals show emotion through their faces and body language, adding more to the story. The owl is seen mostly from the lemming's perspective, looming large and dangerous over her and dominating most of the pictures.
VERDICT A charming option that's suitable for most library collections and short enough to be used in storytimes.
Reviewed by Tamara Saarinen, Pierce County Library, WA , Apr 01, 2017

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