The Rock from the Sky. Jon Klassen. 2021. 96 pages. [Source: Review copy]
First sentence: I like standing in this spot. It is my favorite spot to stand. I don't ever want to stand anywhere else.
Premise/plot: Turtle and Armadillo (both wearing hats) star in five stories by Jon Klassen. (Sometimes Snake (also wearing a hat) appears and joins in their conversations).
My thoughts: This is a case of the Emperor's New Suit. Jon Klassen could write a story (or non-story) about anything--literally anything--and there would be thousands--tens of thousands, etc. that would line up to say BEST BOOK EVER. Perhaps it's because his animal characters all wear hats? That's as good a reason as anything else.
Technically, this is supposed to be a humorous book. And I suppose there's some humor that might could be found. There are a couple of near misses--involving rock(s). But a rock falling from a sky does not a joke make. Even if it is a recurring theme. Perhaps especially if it is a recurring theme.
I am in the minority (of course) when it comes to reviewing this one. It's got plenty of glowing, gushing reviews.
© 2023 Becky Laney of Young Readers
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