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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2009
Gr 1-3 This story, based on the teachings of Buddha, is similar to Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are" (Harper & Row, 1963) in its trajectory, but anger is personified by a single wild creature. Sent to his room just before dinner for losing control, Anh is told by Grandfather to sit with his anger. "I'll come in when you're calm," he says. Alone, the five-year-old discovers the embodiment of his emotion in the form of a fuchsia-legged...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
After five-year-old Anh gets frustrated, cries, and scatters his blocks, Grandfather sends him to his room. There Anh meets a hairy, red-f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More