FICTION

I Am Who I Am

by Bruno HÄCHLER
978-0-73582-299-3.
COPY ISBN
PreS—Four children explore their differences and preferences: "Am I thin? Or am I fat?/Am I a dog? Am I a cat?" On each page, two of the youngsters enact the rhyming couplets. They address physical appearance, emotional state, and various activities for play, "Shall I sing sweet like a bird/or be silent, not speak a word...." Ultimately, the message is a celebration of individuality. Short sentences make this board book appropriate for the very young, and the colorful cartoonlike illustrations are attractive. Unfortunately, the text at times feels stilted, making this title a supplemental purchase.—Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJ
Reviewed by Laura Butler , Jul 01, 2010

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