Brennan-Nelson, Denise Willow and the Wedding, illustrated
by Cyd Moore. PICTURE BOOK. Sleeping Bear Press, 2017. $16.99.
Willow loves
spending time with her Uncle Ash--playing at the park, eating donuts, and even
volunteering at the animal shelter. When Ash announces he is getting married to
his partner, David, Willow is thrilled and eagerly helps plan the wedding. Even
though it has been years since he has danced, Willow helps Ash find the courage
to try again; his appearance on the dance floor on wedding day surprises
everyone (except Willow!) and helps make it a perfect day all around.
This is
one of those picture books that has an obvious message/lesson to get across to readers--in
this case, accepting differences and embracing who you are. I found the length
of the text a bit prohibitive for a great read-aloud, and the illustrations are
nothing extraordinary. But for those looking for a book about accepting
differences--with a huge and obvious emphasis on homosexuality and gay
marriage--this is the book for you. There is a need for books like this and
Willow is a fine answer.
EL--OPTIONAL. Reviewer: TC
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