Spots in a Box

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 11, 2015

Review

Being different and wanting to fit in, is a theme that is addressed in this imaginative and funny book featuring none other than a guinea fowl....A "spotless" guinea fowl to boot....

When our main character has had enough of lacking the beautiful white spots of his fellow fowl, he takes matters in his own claws and sends out an urgent letter requesting spots....

The crazy wide-range of spots that arrive are sure to delight. From foil spots, die-cut spots, sneezy spots, even the unusual connect-the-dot spots that arrive are all not quite right however. That is, until the last pages, when sparking over the top spots arrive that are "spot-on" and help put a smile on the main character's beak.

The Seuss-like, jaunty, rhyming text is well placed on the pages, leaving plenty of white space to showcase the lively, detailed watercolor illustrations.

A feel good story about the importance of personal choice and having the ability to know when the "right" thing comes along. Excellent!

Overall Book Score: excellent