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RRP $24.99 ISBN 9780734417497
Reviewed
by Liz Ledden
The Scared Book is a
fun, interactive picture book for pre-schoolers. The book itself is scared to
continue telling the story after introducing a cast of monsters. It needs the
reader’s help to scare them away!
Each
spread offers a chance to get physically involved with the story, from rubbing
goosebumps to fanning bad smells. Suspense is built via the persistent monsters
popping up again and again, vibrantly brought to life by Kim Siew, a talented
artist and muralist also known as Akisiew. Fortunately, the monsters are far
too cute to be truly scary, so be assured even the youngest of readers won’t be
freaked out by the monster factor! Tidball’s text is used to clever effect
regarding pacing, for example suggesting a moment to calm down while tracing a
spiral. The ending empowers the reader, and will no doubt create demand for
repeat reads.
This
is an energetic story designed to immerse kids in the world of stories, and
perhaps inspire them to create their own. The eye-catching, tactile cover and
fun use of fonts to convey emotion top off the reading experience.
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