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Spots in a Box
Helen Ward
Illustrated by Helen Ward

Templar/Candlewick
2014 / ISBN 9780763675974
Children / ages 3-7 / Birds - Fiction / Emotions & Behaviors

Reviewed by Bob Walch

 

This unique story about a young guinea fowl who is concerned about his lack of spots will delight young readers. The bird sends off for some spots, but when the box arrives it contains spots which aren’t exactly what he was expecting.

While some spots are too big, others are way too small, and some even glow in the dark, which is an interesting but not terribly welcome variation on the spot idea.

Eventually the guinea fowl finds just what he wants and makes quite a splash when he appears with his new look.

This is a clever story which uses color in an interesting manner, and it will bring a smile to not only children but also adults. A quirky celebration of individuality, Spots in a Box is a book you’ll enjoy reading over and over again.

Reviewed 2016
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