The Last Peach by Gus Gordon
Published by Roaring Brook Press on May 21, 2019
ISBN: 1626723508
Pages: 34
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Humor
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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“The Last Peach” is a  unique picture book for ages 4 through 8.   Two bugs happen to discover the very last peach of the summer, fully ripened and tantalizing,  hanging on a branch. The entire story is a discussion between the two  about  ‘why or why not,”  they should or should not eat the peach.   Which one of them  should eat the peach? The one who first noticed the peach? Should they share it with friends?  And,  what if the peach is rotten inside?  These two bugs wonder, contemplate and even argue about who the peach belongs to!  A fun, engaging trip  for the book’s audience;  being pulled into  a  long and lengthy discussion  regarding  the destiny of a peach!   Who would have thought!

And how do you think this books ends?

The illustrations are soft and luscious!!

This funny story could be read at the end of the school year approaches  as children begin begin to anticipate summer time  experiences.  Or anytime of year one hungers for a peach.

 

Reviewed by Connie M. Smith, Breakwater School, Portland, ME