FICTION

Holly's Day at the Pool

by Benson SHUM
illus. by Benson Shum. 40p. Disney-Hyperion. Apr. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781484709382.
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PreS-K—Holly the hippo is so brave, she is the only one who can save Piggy Wig, her sister's favorite toy, when he is stuck in a tree. When Daddy suggests going to the pool, however, Holly lets her imagination run wild, asking, "What if…the water is too cold" and "What if…I get water in my eyes? Or my nose? Or my ears?" To each question, Daddy gives a reassuring answer. When the beloved toy falls in the pool, Holly's courage returns. She jumps in to rescue Piggy Wig and finds out she can handle swimming after all. Brightly colored illustrations have an animated cartoon quality and are paired with colored stylized lettering.
VERDICT This story of overcoming fears at the swimming pool will resonate with preschoolers. A swell seasonal addition.
Reviewed by Ramarie Beaver, Plano Public Library System, TX
Holly the hippo bravely rescues her little sister's toy pig from a tree, but she's less assured when it comes to swimming pools. Her dad answers her "what if" questions, and eventually necessity (i.e., rescuing the toy from the pool) helps her overcome her fear of the water. The mainly pink digital illustrations do a thorough job depicting Holly's range of emotions.
 , Apr 01, 2017

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