so-soPositives: All #Indigenous characters; Indigenous illustrator; rare portrayal of children living in a northern forest; realistic sibling relationship; appealing zaniness.
Negatives: Problem solving involves spraying "Super Strong Extra Yucky Even Knocks Out Wolves Bug Glich" directly into the faces of animals and people; digital artwork lacks finesse.
Regardless of my lukewarm evaluation, I know this ?? #picturebook will be popular.
merelybookish I know this is a bit unCanadian of me, but I do not like Robert Muncsh's books. There's always something off about the language for me. (Paperbag Princess excepted.) 7y
Lindy @merelybookish Paperbag Princess is the exception for me too. The one that is downright creepy is![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
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Love You Forevermerelybookish @Lindy Absolutely! It and Silverstein's The Giving Tree. 🤢 7y
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Lindy @merelybookish I'm with you on The Giving Tree too. Where do you stand on Rainbow Fish? 😉 7y
merelybookish @Lindy Somehow I've avoided The Rainbow Fish, so no opinion. 🤷 Is it as bad as the other two? 7y
Lindy @merelybookish Other fish are envious of his beautiful scales but he says no when asked if he will give them away (his own scales!) and then he's ostracized until he gives them all away, which leaves him an ugly but beloved patsy. The end.Rainbow Fish: Good Luck Charm (edited) 7y
Rainbow Fish: Good Luck Charmmerelybookish @Lindy Ha! Sounds inspiring! 😛 7y
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