FICTION

Fantastic Lou: Little Comics from Real Life

by Qin Leng (text) & illus. by Qin Leng
Tundra. Jan. 2025. 96p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781774885673.
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K-Gr 2–Four-year-old Lou is full of life. He is exuberant, thoughtful, adventurous, and creative. Short, vertically drawn chapters chronicle regular days, trips to visit grandparents, parties, and playdates. Illustrated exclusively with simple black-and-white sketches accented with light blue, readers will experience a wide variety of moments across the seasons with Lou. The art is realistic, even when spare against the white background of the pages. Lou will have young readers laughing at his antics, especially the ones where Lou is in the bath. Parents and teachers will laugh along with recognition of living with a high-energy little person.
VERDICT A realistic story about being yourself and feeling good about it, and a perfect title for bedtime.
Reviewed by Elisabeth LeBris , Jan 01, 2025

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