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I Will Be Fierce

by Bea BIRDSONG
illus. by Nidhi Chanani. 40p. Roaring Brook. Apr. 2019. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781250295088.
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K-Gr 2-A school-aged girl uses her imagination to feel confident as she goes about her day. She is determined to answer the call to adventure and to be fierce. She considers her schoolbag her treasure chest and her rainbow-striped shirt her armor. When she encounters someplace new, she imagines herself walking tall in a world of giants, dragons, and serpents. She is bold and brave whether she's in the library, in the cafeteria, or with her grandparents. The atmospheric illustrations add another dimension to the story.
VERDICT A simple, empowering tale that encourages children to be the heroes of their own stories. An engaging choice for storytime or one-on-one sharing.-Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, Alta.
Reviewed by Tanya Boudreau , May 31, 2019

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