One Boy

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

Review Date: November 3, 2016

Review

Young children will be totally engaged with this innovative concept book that is part counting and part word tale. Utilizing die-cuts, simple words emerge. These words are then are cleverly transformed into new words with new die-cuts. This book introduces readers to the concept of words within words. The illustrations are simplistic yet strong and are vividly colorful. The illustrations are showcased as a framed image created by the die-cuts. Young readers will also enjoy counting their way through the book. Revealed at the end of the story, are the ten pieces of artwork created by the lonely young boy at the beginning of the story. These individual paintings provide a strong connection to the entire story.

A delightful “cream” book that belongs on every shelf.

Overall Book Score: excellent