FICTION

Knot Cannot

by Tiffany Stone (text) & illus. by Mike Lowery
Dial. Apr. 2020. 32p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780735230804.
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PreS-Gr 1–In this tongue-twisting tale, a knot of rope and a snake discover what they are capable of. Knot admires all the things Snake can do, such as swim and slither. But when Snake is suddenly faced with a situation it cannot handle, Knot steps in to help. Lowery’s use of bold text, bright colors, and cartoon-style illustrations complement the whimsical wordplay. With its repetition, consonance, and homophones, this tale is a fun way for students to build word comprehension.
VERDICT This humorous read-aloud will help young readers untangle some tricky vocabulary words and teach them valuable lessons about finding confidence in one’s abilities.
Reviewed by Rachel Forbes, Oakville Public Library, Ont , Apr 10, 2020

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