FICTION

Bigfoot’s Big Heart

by Sarah Glenn Marsh (text) & illus. by Ishaa Lobo
Viking. . Dec. 2024. 32p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780593352243.
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PreS-Gr 2–In this tender tale, Bigfoot hides away because he does not like loud noises or the fearful way people act around him. Many of his mythical friends, including Nessie and Mothman, hide away, too. To show them he cares, Bigfoot makes Valentine’s Day cards, but he comes face-to-face with his own fears when he walks through the woods to send the cards and comes across a troop of scouts. This story shows children that individuals are more than their outward appearance and questions how people think about monsters. The language is simple, and the illustrations are vibrant and childlike, giving the story a sweet quality rather than a spooky one.
VERDICT A fun story that allows children to consider perspectives in an interesting way.
Reviewed by Tracey Hodges , Dec 01, 2024

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