FICTION

Finding Dory: Three Little Words

by Amy NOVESKY
illus. by Grace Lee. 40p. Disney Pr. May 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781484725856.
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PreS-Gr 2—Appropriate for kids, as well as a potential gift book for all ages. The motivational message—just keep swimming—is written over beautiful watercolor images based on the film Finding Dory. This offering is evocative of the "Pete the Cat" series' positive mantras and also comparable to Barbara Kerley's The World Is Waiting for You, as both mention troubles one might experience in life, but pair them with encouragements for readers never to give up in spite of those difficulties.
VERDICT The sure-to-be-popular film and positive advice may increase demand for titles featuring the characters.
Reviewed by Paige Mellinger, Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GA
This inspirational advice book based on the film Finding Dory uses the titular blue tang's mantra "just keep swimming" to encourage readers to persevere (e.g., when they're at a crossroads or when they don't know what they're looking for). While the expressive illustrations in sea-glass hues echo the ocean setting, sometimes the text misses the mark: "When you find yourself swimming alone...just keep swimming."
 , Aug 01, 2016

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