FICTION

Granny Rex

by Kurtis Scaletta (text) & illus. by Nik Henderson
Abrams. Oct. 2023. 32p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781951836665.
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K-Gr 3–In this sweet story, a young bird learns to find confidence from dinosaur ancestors. Little Dee tells their mama that they do not like being small and bullied. Mama responds by telling Little Dee all about their “sixty-million times great-great-great grandmother” Granny Rex. Little Dee and Mama go back and forth asking and answering questions about Granny Rex’s size as well as her temperament. Little Dee finds encouragement from Mama’s story and uses the confidence gained to stand up against bullying birds. The bold strokes and subtle shading in the beautiful illustrations bring this story to life.
VERDICT A heartwarming story, recommended for purchase.
Reviewed by Maria Graybosch , Oct 01, 2023

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