Libby and Pearl The Best of Friends

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 8, 2016

Review

Based on or inspired by her blog www.livesweetblog.com, Bonnice has compiled photos of her adopted African-American toddler Libby and her pink pig Pearl. Reminiscent of a family scrap book stylized in pale pastels, the differences and similarities between the friends are explored in a pink, frilly and giggly way. They may not look alike but they both look "fierce in a cape". They make plans, share baths, go on adventures, have different points of view and are part of each other's story. Each page consists of a photograph of Libby and Pearl in a cute pose that corresponds to the few words of text, which speaks to an adult audience, that celebrate their sameness, differences and their love. Those who love piglets and cute girly-girls will enjoy this photographic picture book.

Overall Book Score: fair