Review: In 2022 the artwork in children's books, picture books, graphic novels has really grown to an all-new level, the talent behind the illustrations sometimes so amazing, while reading you get sidetracked wondering how a certain page or graphic would look framed on your wall. Genuine art, and one reason that - as an adult - I will still read kid's books, graphic novels, and graphic novels to the grave.
Then, amidst the bluster and bright colors, the smoke and the noise, comes a book like Tiny Fox and Great Boar: There, a first-in-a-series picture book that beings with a young fox who, when he goes to sit under his favorite tree one day, discovers a boar already there.
It's a story about friendship, the natural world, and knowing someone who has your back when that world gets scary. Of working together and compromise, and being apart without falling apart. It's a simple story of friendship, perfected by author Kolomyoka's equally gentle, simple watercolor illustrations. A great bedtime story - a great anytime story that deserves not to be overlooked among the bright colors and bluster. Adorable, and highly recommended; a keeper. (Available April 12 in Hardcover) 4/5 stars
I received a free ARC of this title from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
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