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Perfect Picture Book Friday: Sweety

4/12/2019

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"Sweety was awkward, even for a naked mole rat." 

Now that's a great first line! 

Sweety is the adorable story of a young mole rat whom her grandma describes as a "little square peg." She collects fungi as a hobby and does an interpretive dance to deliver her book report. Everyone thinks Sweety is odd, except her  Aunt Ruth, who also "marches to the beat of her own drum."  

Aunt Ruth convinces Sweety that "her people" must be out there, so she sets off to find them...without success. Only when she truly accepts herself  does Sweety have the good luck of meeting another mushroom-loving mole rat.

While the topic of being true to yourself is tried-and-true, author/illustrator Andrea Zuill's treatment of it is certainly unique. This book will appeal to kids ages 4 and up who worry that they don't fit in. And who among us hasn't had that thought? 

Teacher Resources:

Education World has a good activity called "Everybody is Unique." While it's designed to teach acceptance of others' differences, it can also be used to cultivate self-acceptance. 

The Facts:
- Author/illustrator: Andrea Zuill
- Swartz Wade Books, 2019



13 Comments
Jilanne Hoffmann
4/12/2019 01:25:46 pm

I'm thinking this book serves as a great reminder to adults, too. Your people are out there. You just need to find them. And then a reminder that others' differences are not there to be changed. Thanks for this great pick! Ack! There are 4 holds already on 8 copies at the SFPL.

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Lynn Baldwin link
4/14/2019 06:49:07 pm

Definitelyl a message for all ages! Good luck getting a copy.

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Jilanne Hoffmann
4/28/2019 12:08:12 am

Just read a copy. I LOVE it! The artwork is fabulous! Sweety is entirely sympathetic and lovable. This is such a huggable book! And I'm so glad that Sweety stays true to herself and finds at least one other naked mole rat to hang out with.

Maria Marshall link
4/12/2019 06:21:17 pm

That is a great first line. I look forward to reading it.

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Lynn Baldwin link
4/14/2019 06:50:20 pm

Thanks for stopping by, Maria. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.

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Barb link
4/12/2019 07:36:07 pm

Aaw, that sounds like such a lovely book.

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Lynn Baldwin link
4/14/2019 06:50:41 pm

Thanks for stopping by, Barb.

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Patricia Tilton link
4/12/2019 10:00:10 pm

Such a sweet story. I really love it. Mike Allegra was talking about mole rats and other rodents on his blog last week. He'd love this one.

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Lynn Baldwin link
4/14/2019 06:51:14 pm

That's funny that he had a whole blog post about rodents:-)

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Sue Heavenrich
4/13/2019 11:46:35 am

this sounds like a great book to share with kids - especially a kid who might want to know more about naked mole rats.

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Lynn Baldwin link
4/14/2019 06:51:46 pm

Thanks for stopping by, Sue. It's a great book for teaching kids to appreciate differences.

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Books4Learning link
4/13/2019 06:59:49 pm

Your description reminds me of one of my favorites: Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon. I look forward to checking out this unique take on the subject. Thanks.

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Lynn Baldwin link
4/14/2019 06:52:18 pm

I haven't read that book. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for stopping by.

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