Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss. ( )

Several animals plan to go fishing, but each bemoans their bad luck when they see the next (a black cat, a stork, a raccoon, and a frog). In the end, they each catch a fish and share a feast, dispelling the uncomfortable myths that caused each to be suspicious of another (black cats are bad luck, raccoons are thieves, frogs give warts, storks bring babies). It ends on a laugh ("Wait, what?" Why would I bring babies?) and the final endpaper explains where each bit of lore originated. The cover case art is drastically different from the jacket art - worth a peek! This would be an amazing storytime book for ages 3-5.
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Re-read March 2024 ( )