Leveled Readers 2.4 – 2.5
"I get along well with honey badgers," says the protagonist of this story. After all, the young boy was raised by a pair of them. Protected by his adoptive parents, who represent the most fearless species on the planet, this boy has nothing to fear as he eats (only flowers) and drinks (spring water) and sleeps (in a den) and plays (with kites made of ferns).
In this nonsensical picture book, first-time author Jamison Odone navigates a boldly wild and unabashedly strange style. Radiant, exotic, spooky illustrations highlight the illogical sequence of the protagonist's narrative statements that explain his bizarre life. (2.4) 32 pp. HC
