FICTION

Nut and Bolt

by Nicole DE COCK
tr. from Dutch by Margriet Ruurs. illus. by Nicole de Cock. 32p. Fitzhenry & Whiteside. 2015. Tr $18.95. ISBN 9781554553648.
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PreS-Gr 2—True friendship is blind. So goes the story of a donkey named Bolt and a mouse named Nut. Nut does everything for Bolt, from brushing his teeth to braiding his tail to listening to his problems, because "real friends would do anything for each other." Are they real friends? True friendship is also selfless, so what does Bolt do for Nut? A final illustration shows Mouse contentedly sleeping within the soft interior of Bolt's large, furry ear. Whether offering a sleeping spot is enough of a balance in the relationship is something children may want to discuss. Soft line and watercolor illustrations tell this endearing story of friendship and selflessness.
VERDICT The simple storytelling and beautiful illustrations make this book a fine addition to large picture book collections.
Reviewed by Betsy Davison, Cortland Free Library, NY , Dec 01, 2015

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