Sunday, August 12, 2018

Door by JiHyeon Lee -- OPTIONAL

Door by JiHyeon Lee. PICTURE BOOK. Chronicle, 2018. $18. 9781452171425

Content: G

BUYING ADVISORY: EL -- OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

In this wordless picture book, a boy discovers a new world filled with color, adventure, and joy. It's a stark contrast to the boring, monochromatic world he came from. He explores the world, having a lovely time.

As pretty as this book is, it has very little tension, which makes it feel overly long. While it's nice to see the author/illustration's imagination spread across the page, the illustrations aren't amazing -- definitely not enough to make up for the fact that this really is just the story of a boy who wanders around and has a nice day.

Sydney G., K-6 Library Media Specialist

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