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Thompson, Colin , Lissiat, Amy

The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley

32 pp. | Kane/Miller | September, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-1-933605-50-0 $15.95
(4) K-3 This Australian import compares the life of rat Riley, who desires little and exists in the moment, with humans, who desire quite a lot and are seldom content. The Photoshop illustrations feature a carefree pink rat and a dumpy, bespectacled Everyman; they complement the text's message and dark humor, which will likely resonate more with adults than the picture book set.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert

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