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This or That? A Story About Choosing

Authored by Kell Andrews

Illustrated by Hector Borlasca

Specs

* Reading Age:  6-8 years

* Grade Level:  K-3

* Length:  32 pages

* Publisher:  Tilbury House Publishers

* Pub. Date:  March 15, 2022

* ISBN-10  :  0884488713

 *SBN-13  :  978-0884488712

* Language:  English

Editorial Reviews 

“Alexander’s indecisiveness puts him in some funny situations, which are amplified by the comical and colorful illustrations.” — School Library Journal

One of 10 “2022 Picture Books to Have Your Radar” — Amanda MacGregor, Teen Librarian Toolbox

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The Book

  

This is a delightful book about choices and making up your own mind.  Alexander has a moment-by-moment crisis every time he must make a decision throughout his day. 

Alexander sometimes wants both things offered him, sometimes he wants neither, oftentimes he wants the only thing he can't have, and yes, if he doesn't hurry and make up his mind quickly he gets nothing at all.  How does one choose the right one is Alexander's dilemma? 

Finally Alexander has a eureka moment on his birthday.  He orders a HUGE sundae that is so humungous that it fills up the whole table. There is every type of ice cream and topping available in the dish!  After a series of bites Alexander comes to the realization that chocolate swirl is his most favourite of all!  Ahhhhhh... heavenly!  

From that day forth Alexander figures out his own decision-making strategy.  It is one that fits him to a "T".  His mother reveals to him that a baby is on the way to their home and Alexander wishes for a baby brother. Will he get his wish or be happy "to get what he gets"?

The illustrations are bright, colourful and full of fun.  The book highlights emotions and renders help in making decisions that are tailor-made just for you.  I love the story and highly recommend it. 

 

Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS! 

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Meet the Author

Kell Andrews is a writer, editor, and content manager for higher education and philanthropy. Her picture books include The Book Dragon (Sterling, 2018) and Mira Forecasts the Future (Sterling, 2016), which was a Children’s Book of the Month/Children’s Book Club selection, Barnes & Noble Best Picture Book, B&N National Storytime selection, a short-list finalist for the Green Earth Book Award, a finalist for the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, and a finalist for the OpenIDEO Early Childhood Book Challenge. Her poetry and fiction have been published in Spider and Ladybug. Her two kids inspire the characters in her books. She supports her books on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Goodreads.

About the Illustrator

Hector Borlasca studied law before finding his true passion in the arts. He began his career as a graphic designer but eventually developed a unique illustration style. His work has appeared in advertising campaigns, magazines, newspapers, picture books, and textbooks in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Mexico. Until now he has been less well-known in the US, where his books include Yiddish Saves the Day (Behrman House, 2019), Big Kid Shoes (Scholastic, 2011), The Magic Words (Red Chair Press, 2012), and Trick or Treat (Golden Books, 2006).

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