Unlikely Friends (Beak & Ally #1) by Norm Feuti
Published by HarperAlley on January 5, 2021
ISBN: 0063021579
Pages: 64
Genres: Humor
Format: Graphic Novel
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Beak is a bird, a Yellow-Bellied Fee Boo Bird, to be specific. Ally is an alligator. Beak really wants to befriend Ally, and Ally is more interested in relaxing in the swamp. Beak tries a number of things to get Ally’s attention, and Ally does their best to ignore Beak. Just when Ally thinks they’ve gotten rid of Beak, they realize they acutally enjoyed Beak’s presence.

This is a fun, early graphic novel perfect for those new to the style. The text isn’t overwhelming, the illustrations are engaging and funny, and the story is easy to follow. There aren’t difficult directions or loads panels making it hard to follow. This is a fun new graphic series perfect for new readers. Recommended for readers 5 and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME