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allicatca's review
3.0
I know Anzu's family had to disapprove of him in order for the story to have a problem, but the family came around so quickly at the end with love and approval... What actually changed?
That part bothered me.
Otherwise, the illustrations are great, especially the little creatures of Anzu's city.
That part bothered me.
Otherwise, the illustrations are great, especially the little creatures of Anzu's city.
bickie's review
I loved this book about a kaiju whose identity perplexes his family. Anzu tries and tries to be what the family expects but finally everyone accepts that Anzu is doing things his way and that it is extraordinary.
PROBLEM: When Anzu makes flower garlands fall from the sky onto his village, the villagers put them on and dance the hula. The landscape does not look particularly Hawaiian. I wish they did something else that was not appropriating Hawaiian culture.
PROBLEM: When Anzu makes flower garlands fall from the sky onto his village, the villagers put them on and dance the hula. The landscape does not look particularly Hawaiian. I wish they did something else that was not appropriating Hawaiian culture.
katewrites's review
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
librarydreams's review
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
katiemcnall's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
abigailbat's review
Such a cute story about a kaiju whose power is growing flowers. Adorable!