November 3, 2023 6:13 am
After all of the sweet Halloween treats this week, I think something savory is in order. I hope you agree and enjoy this Perfect Picture Book!
Title: Bravo, Avocado!
Written By: Chana Stiefel
Illustrated By: Anna Süßbauer
Publisher/Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers/2023
Suitable for Ages: 4-8
Themes/Topics: positive self-image, talents, humor, puns, food, SEL
Opening:
Avocado perched on the edge of her crate.
The day was ripe with possibilities.
The sights! The smells! The signs!
Zesty lemons! Juicy peaches! Sweet corn?
Brief Synopsis:
Avocado wants to be special, and journeys through the market to discover how she shines.
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Why I Like this Book:
Bravo, Avocado! is a pun-filled, humorous journey of discovery in the market. Every child (and, let’s face it, every adult) wants to feel special and have others recognize their special talents and/or attributes. When Avocado realizes that every other fruit and vegetable on nearby displays are special, she sets off to figure out what makes her shine. Through a series of punny and funny encounters that will have adults and kids laughing aloud, she discovers the attributes that made her special all along.
Süßbauer’s colorful depictions of the produce are a terrific complement to Stiefel’s text.
A Note about Craft:
Stiefel’s pun-filled text makes this a picture book that adults and children will want to read multiple times. It’s evident that she uses vocabulary that’s perfect for the subject matter. My daughter and 17-month old grandson both enjoy the humor, with “Oh. My. Gourd.” fast becoming a favorite saying in their household.
This Perfect Picture Book entry is being added to Susanna Hill’s Perfect Picture Book list. Check out the other great picture books featured there!
Posted by ptnozell
Categories: Perfect Picture Books, Uncategorized
Tags: food, humor, positive self-image, puns, SEL, talents
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Wow Patricia,
This book sounds adorable. I will definitely look for it.
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By mdk45 on November 3, 2023 at 8:28 am
Hope you can find it, Dee!
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By ptnozell on November 10, 2023 at 1:35 pm
Oh, the wordplay! Love it! And that posture of that confident avocado! Fabulous! I’m looking forward to reading this book!
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By Jilanne Hoffmann on November 3, 2023 at 5:51 pm
This is a fun read, Jilanne. I think you’ll enjoy it!
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By ptnozell on November 10, 2023 at 1:35 pm
I am already in love with Avocado, just from her debut on the front cover.
I love that she is an observational soul. I imagine the book is filled with beautiful colors and heart-warming words.
Thank you for the introduction to what
appears to be a fun learning experience and a healthy one at that.
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By robdonart123 on November 4, 2023 at 6:32 am