GRAPHIC NOVELS

The Singing Rock & Other Brand-New Fairy Tales

by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer (text) & illus. by Simini Blocker
First Second. Jun. 2019. 112p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781596437500.
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Gr 2-5–Lachenmeyer presents a collection of four “brand-new” fairy tales full of adventure and heart. With themes such as being a good listener, showing kindness and acceptance, and being true to oneself, these stories hearken back to the classic Aesop’s fables, but Blocker’s illustrations add a refreshingly colorful zest, bringing the tales squarely into the present—they can easily stand alongside contemporary graphic novels with modern, punchy color work. A diverse cast of characters clearly express emotion and movement, delicately moving across the panels in a way that harmonizes each story with the imagery.
VERDICT A welcome addition to public and elementary school libraries with fans of Jennifer L. Holm’s “Squish,” Jarrett Krosoczka’s “Lunch Lady,” and Kazu Kibuishi’s “Explorer.”
Reviewed by Amy M. Laughlin, Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT , Aug 23, 2019

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