Mientras todos duermen

by Nicolai Houm (text) & illus. by Rune Markhus

Lectorum. 2020. 50p. Tr $30. ISBN 9789583060557.

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Gr 1-3–This is a story for all children that are misunderstood. Boba is a big, scary, 30-foot monster that likes to make a mess! Each night, while everyone sleeps, Boba appears in Murielle’s town and destroys everything in his path. He doesn’t mean any harm, but the townspeople want him captured. Murielle is the only person who understands him, and it’s up to her to save Boba. This is a unique story about empathy and friendship that is heartwarming and just a tad bit frightening.

VERDICT There isn’t anything quite like it. A must-have.

Reviewed by Daniella Pagan, New York P.L , Dec 17, 2021

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