FICTION

The Grand Expedition

by Emma ADBAGE
tr. from Swedish by Annie Prime. illus. by Emma Adbage. 32p. Enchanted Lion. May 2018. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781592702459.
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PreS-Gr 2—Despite Dad's dearth of snacks (I mean, pickles?), a nameless big sibling and smaller Iben pack up and head out on a camping expedition in the backyard. A perfect campsite is located, tent is pitched, pickles are nibbled, songs are sung by flashlight, and all is gas and gaiters until Iben's sleeping bag turns uncomfy, one of the kids needs "to poop," and a hungry mosquito invades the tent. All ends quietly and happily with Iben in bed, one sibling cozily cuddled on the couch with Dad, and new expeditions on the horizon. Simple, color-washed illustrations accompany the equally simple, direct text, providing a perfectly warm record of a great (if brief) adventure.
VERDICT A Swedish import that's ideal to be shared in a seasonal family storytime or as summer bedtime fare.
Reviewed by Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY , Apr 01, 2018

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