FICTION

Is That You, Eleanor Sue?

by Tricia TUSA
Is That You, Eleanor Sue? illus. by Tricia Tusa. 32p. Roaring Brook/Neal Porter Bks. Dec. 2018. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781250143235.
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PreS-Gr 1—On Saturdays, little Eleanor Sue likes to plays dress-up. As she puts on each new disguise, "she climbs out of her bedroom window, tiptoes over to the front door, and rings the doorbell…" Her mother answers and cheerfully plays along with her daughter's whimsy, saying "Well, hello. Can I help you?" Appearing as a new neighbor Mrs. McMuffins, a witch, a wizard, a bear, a delivery person, and a cat, Eleanor Sue's costumes culminate in dressing up as her grandma, only to find out that her mom dressed up as Grandma too! To add to the confusion, the real Grandma comes to visit, causing Eleanor Sue to finally appear as herself. Tusa's signature ink-and-watercolor (and "turnips, twigs, and raindrops" per the front matter) illustrations perfectly complement the lighthearted tone with plenty of humorous details.
VERDICT A sweet, charming tale perfect for fans of dressing up, this is a strong selection for most libraries.
Reviewed by Yelena Voysey, formerly at Pickering Educational Library, Boston University , Nov 01, 2018

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