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32 pp.
| Running |
October, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7624-5782-3$16.99
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Illustrated by
Joanne Lew-Vriethoff.
"A brave kid has super strength. / And a courageous heart. / A brave kid leads the team. / And never gives up." For all the book's heroic-sounding qualities, warm, detailed illustrations (featuring a diverse cast) cleverly highlight everyday scenes: e.g., a "courageous" boy checks under his brother's bed in the dark. Some juxtapositions work better than others, but the overall message is well delivered.