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48 pp.
| Disney/Hyperion |
July, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4231-9959-5$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Colin Jack.
Blue monster Zander finds himself courted by a new friend, a cute red bird. But this is confusing: monsters don't have friends. Time spent with the bird provides Zander with an opportunity for self-discovery and a lesson about going against the crowd, though Vernick's straight-faced humor keeps the story from feeling preachy or saccharine. Colorful Photoshop illustrations contain unexpected details and express genuine emotion.