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Jun 13, 2014Librarian_AmyF rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In this tale of discord and harmony, there are stirring images and ample opportunities for vocabulary expansion. The illustrated endpapers begin to tell the story before the text begins. The first page of the tale includes these unusual words - “umbrage” “imbroglios” and “ramshackle”. The word play is remarkable, with a ton of wonderful adjectives and clever language throughout, such as the time Big Otto toppled over onto Lily Belle, and said “I’ve fallen for you.” This exceptional picture book with its perfect combination of charming illustrations and admirable text is sure to be a classic.