FICTION

I'm the Best

by Constanze VON KITZING
tr. from French by Lisa Rosinsky. illus. by Constanze von Kitzing. 32p. Barefoot Bks. Apr. 2018. Tr $9.99. ISBN 9781782853947.
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PreS-K—In this French import, Little Lion is feeling confident; he is the best at everything—until he is not. His proclamations of being the loudest, prettiest, or fiercest are rebutted by his dad and a host of other creatures. The scowl on his little face shows readers how he feels about that. Lucky for Little Lion, he has a little brother who says, "'To me, you're the best.'" von Kitzing's warm tones and textured paintings capture Little Lion's jungle and the humanlike eyes set in his geometric face show just what he is thinking.
VERDICT A slight, sweet story for very young listeners waiting for their own moments to shine.
Reviewed by Lisa Lehmuller, Paul Cuffee Maritime Charter School, Providence , Mar 01, 2018

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