Little Rat Sets Sail. - book review

Whole Earth, Winter, 2002

Monika Bang-Campbell, illust. Molly Bang 2002; 48 pp. $14 Harcourt

Molly Bang has outdone herself--by collaborating with her daughter Monika. Monika has a gift for being able to speak about the pre-teenage experience (the age that Little Rat seems to be) and to express the vulnerability that kids this age still have. Molly's illustrations are the visual links--we love Little Rat right away because of her cute black eyes.

Little Rat's parents are so dedicated to sailing that they assume their daughter will also become a sailor--but not so; Little Rat is terrified of All Things Ocean. The most endearing thing about Little Rat is the truth of her emotions--my kids are with her for every step as she spells out her fears of looking foolish and then ever so slowly overcomes them.

COPYRIGHT 2002 Point Foundation
COPYRIGHT 2003 Gale Group

 

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