The Day No One Was Angry

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 10, 2016

Review

Twelve stories that use animals to discuss the various stages and manifestations of anger. This is a tough book to place in terms of library use because it is not the usual happy ending children's picture book. Each animal has an issue that makes it angry or a situation with another animal that brings anger to the fore, and most of the animals and situations end without a true resolution of that anger. The illustrations are reminiscent of older children's book with a sketch-like quality and dark palette. This book could be put in the hands of a perceptive young reader who can understand nuance and the idea that not every story has to end well, or be neatly wrapped up. It seems like it would be a great book for use in art therapy or for guidance counselors helping young children deal with anger issues.

Overall Book Score: good