Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Super Star Children's Book Reviews: Fuzzy, Inside & Out

Welcome to the monthly children’s book review feature here at Bird Meets Worm! My team of reviewers—Joan Charles, Laurie L. Young—and I are thrilled to pieces to be celebrating an exciting variety of gorgeous children’s books across all genres that delight, challenge and intrigue! Here at Bird Meets Worm we believe the world is a better, happier, more empathetic place for you and me and everyone when we connect through the magic of storytelling. Look for a new review on the second Wednesday of every month.

              

FUZZY, INSIDE & OUT: A STORY ABOUT SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS
AND BIG HAIR
Written & Illustrated by Zachariah Ohora
Picture Book (ages 4-8) • 40 pages
Published by Abrams • 2021
ISBN 978-1-419-75190-5


Amongst the numerous children’s books about kindness, Fuzzy stands out for its humor, heart and retro-cool-modern artwork!

The story hilariously plays off the concept of a kind deed or word being a “warm fuzzy.” The main character, Fuzzy Haskins, totally embodies this, as he, in all his fuzzy, furry goodness, makes his way through the neighborhood, helping out folks on his way to visit a friend.

But when a storm rolls in, bringing with it the hair-poofing power of humidity, Fuzzy find himself down and out, and in need of a friend himself. Luckily, his good karma comes around, and a cast of totally rad characters—big and small—help Fuzzy find the perfect solution for his cookies that have literally crumbled.

With a squeeze of the heart and a tickle of the funny bone, Fuzzy, has all the
good feels.

Buy this book:

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Reviewed by: Jane Smith