A review by mestes5
Great Joy by Kate DiCamillo

5.0

I love Kate DiCamillo. This picture book was so lovely telling the story of a little girl curious about where an organ grinder and his monkey sleep at night in the cold. The realistic, impressionist illustrations help to convey the reality of the situation to young readers. My girls all got the lesson and talked about similarities. A sweet way to teach empathy. And, the last page was the epitome of great joy and idealism. So sweet.