Lyon, George Ella. No Dessert Forever! Illustrated by Peter Catalanotto. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4169-0385-7 $16.95. Ages 5-9.
The complexities of a young child’s life come alive in this vividly illustrated work of literature. Lyon’s use of warm fiery colors and delicate watercolor strokes allow the preschool audience to relate with the frustration resulting from being constantly antagonized by an annoying older sibling. Initially communicating to the reader through pictures, the story intensifies as the girl’s emotions come alive as she imagines herself an adult and her doll a child. In control, she disciplines the doll with heated emotions animated through precise captions and vibrant images. This enables the reader to explore her mind, as her physical size and anger increase at the same rate then subside after her emotions settle. Children identify with the character and explore the process of understanding independence and acceptance, more-so then similar books at this level, such as Catalanotto’s Matthew ABC, which puts emphasis on humor to highlight values.
Reviewed by Sherry Zajec, BGSU student
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