![]() It lets children read about possibilities. This is not a ‘dystopian’ book at all, thank goodness. It almost makes our current world into historical fiction.įinally, of course, there’s nothing more I enjoy than the fantasy of a utopia. ![]() It’s also quite humorous to see our human world through the eyes of an animal who has never experienced civilization. However, since we have not yet destroyed civilization, I read it more as an optimistic look at what could be possible even today. One could read this children’s book as a doomsday book. The plot revolves around animals creating a utopia from the ruins of civilization brought on by humans. ![]() The deeper part is that it tells a very interesting story. Half of this children’s book is written as a graphic novel however, after each such chapter, there’s a proper literary chapter, with a lovely typeface and good writing.Īll of which is just the superficial part of this book. It’s a like a half-way house for readers who still need pictures. So how to interest them in a ‘real’ children’s book? The Fog Mound series is one answer. ![]() ![]() Graphic novels, like comics books in days gone by, are often the only kind of book some kids will read. He was wearing pants that were held up by straps and there was a hole in the back where his tail stuck out.” “The old porcupine was standing over me, hands on his hips. By Susan Schade and Jon Buller, published 2006 ![]()
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