FICTION

Look! Look!

by Uma Krishnaswami (text) & illus. by Uma Krishnaswamy
Groundwood. Apr. 2024. 32p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9781773069326.
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PreS-Gr 2–From the creative pair that published Out of the Way! Out of the Way! comes a story of a lost treasure rediscovered in India. A forgotten spot, full of weeds and trash, is uncovered by a young girl and her friends and they find stones upon stones. The word goes out from village to village and people gather to dig; eventually, they uncover a long unused series of steps that leads down to an old well. It had been used to catch rainwater but over time had been forgotten. With the arrival of the rains, the well fills up and the water provides its life-giving force for plants, animals, and the people who gather to celebrate this ancient treasure. Vibrant illustrations accompany lively text.
VERDICT Based on current events in India where ancient wells are being cleaned up and working again, this tale could inspire readers to engage in environmental endeavors closer to home.
Reviewed by John Scott , Jun 28, 2024

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