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Wan, Joyce
2 Reviews
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On finding a bear in his bed, the protagonist from The Whale in My Swimming Pool takes matters in hand. The little boy leads the unruly, clueless bear through his nighttime routine. Preschoolers will savor the child's expertise and enjoy the idea of instructing someone else. Wan's signature flat, thick-lined illustrations reveal the bear's antics, and a surprise ending introduces the next animal invasion.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert
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A little boy races outside to swim, only to discover a massive whale plopped atop his kiddie pool. When his cry to mom results in a reminder about sunscreen, the boy tries his own means to move the marine mammal. "Inspired by Japanese pop culture," the illustrations of plump characters outlined with thick lines humorously capture the tyke's whale-sized dilemma and clever solution.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan
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