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Starred Review on December 24, 2021 | Picture books
K-Gr 4—Large, handwritten block onomatopoeic words will draw in readers' eyes while perusing this picture book. The story opens with Sadie and her Aunt Josephine, who are white, hearing a knock at the door. Aged Aunt Josephine, who is lying in bed, yells, "Close the curtains, Sadie! Turn out the lights! It could be a vacuum salesman. Or more likely, a suitor." Stating that she has earned a rest, Aunt Josephine launches into a tall tale—li...Log In or Sign Up to Read More