The Adventures of Polo
Regis Faller
Roaring Brook Press: 2002
ISBN: 1-59643-160-1
One would look at this book and think it is a wordless picture book at a glance, but it is actually a graphic novel for young children. I found it very difficult to find a graphic novel for the kindergarten age group, but this book fits the bill! This puppy you see, Polo, is on a mission. Through the help of different animals, he is able to travel from the highest clouds to the deep sea. How do all of these animals help him travel along on his journey? Find out by reading this enchanting graphic novel!
This graphic novel is given a DanielleMustRead rating of an eight out of ten because of its creative plot. This little puppy Polo is able to go from the bottom of the ocean to an igloo in the arctic, all of the way to the forest where he swings in the trees with the monkeys! The story is easy for the children to follow and the pictures are simple enough to read due to its comic book reading style. The author also does a good job in showing all of the emotions from the characters. The pictures are bold and filled with color, which helps the children stay focused. The story also sparks a child's imagination. Somehow, Polo comes out of a mushroom from the ground and then enters a new one that turns into a rocket ship! My one concern is that the actual plot makes no sense. However, if you look at this story purely for its spectacle, then it would be a good read for children. Find this story at a local library near you!
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