The voice of the writing is perfect for reading out load and the art is so insanely beautiful that I could just sit and stare at all day long. I so wanted to give Fish-Boy a five star review, and then my inner academic reared it’s ugly head. and a lesson for all in the virtues of kindness and hospitality. On a journey with his new father, he must confront misfortune and the malice of cold hearted villagers. It’s an origin story involving a little magic and a very odd boy with a large heart for friendship. In Fish-Boy, An Inuit Folk Tale, Vanita Oelschlager retells a tale passed down by a wise old Inuit. The Inuit people there have made traditional use of remarkable folk tales to find truth and explain the mysteries of an astonishing world. The Arctic region of North America is a land of long days, icy cold, hardy people and peculiar creatures. Themes: Family, Friendship, Kindness, Origin Tales Genre: Children’s Book, Folk Tale, Picture Book, Inuit Tales This is my first picture book review, so please be gentle! I recently put out a call for recommendations of diverse books that I might be able to add to my school library collection, and this little beauty was recommended by a former professor who particularly ecstatic about it’s release early next year.
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