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#PBIWIW 'Miss Understood' written by Kathryn Apel & illustrated by Beau Wylie

16/6/2022

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I’m the wolf, Miss Understood.
You think I’m bad, but I am good.
Those Little Pigs told you a porker --
made it sound like I’m a stalker!


'Miss Understood' is a masterclass in rhythm and rhyme. It romps along, full of puns and funny illustrations. This fractured fairytale takes the reader on the journey of a misunderstood wolf and the consequences of gossip. This book would make a useful lead in to class discussions around looking for an alternative point of view, different perspectives of the same story and empathy.

For me I'd have liked a more obvious resolution for our wolf and the pigs. It is indicated in the illustrations that she is looking for a friend and another traditionally misaligned character (a skunk!) looks like a possible new friend for her, however this lends itself to further discussion and predictions from the reader. Maybe there is another book coming?

The illustrations have a textural, almost nostalgic quality that is complemented by the matt paper stock. The book's designer Hannah Janzen has delivered an outstanding reader experience.
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And the endpapers deserve their own mention, gorgeous!
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