FICTION

El gran libro de los miedos

by Emily GRAVETT
tr. from English by Raquel Mosquera. illus. by Emily Gravett. 32p. Obelisco. Jan. 2016. Tr $21.95. ISBN 9788416117444.
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K-Gr 3—This playful title is presented as a clinical book on overcoming fear, which Ratoncito (or Mouse) has taken over. Each page contains the word for a type of fear, from arachnophobia to sciophobia, with Ratoncito's specific examples added. As in other works by Gravett, the illustration style is engaging and eclectic; included are a foldout map, newspaper clippings, and photo collages. A twist at the end will be an easy lead into an age-appropriate discussion of the irrational nature of many fears. The translation makes for an easy read-aloud, although the many details on each page make this title more suitable for smaller groups.
VERDICT A humorous, interactive Spanish-language look at the things that make us jump; for collections in need of Spanish translations of popular titles.
Reviewed by Gesse Stark-Smith, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR , Aug 01, 2016

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