The Paper Kingdom by Helena Ku Rhee, Pascal Campion
on February 18, 2020
ISBN: 052564461X
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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When Daniel’s sitter cancels, he is forced to go with his parents to their night shift janitorial job. He expects to be bored, but his parents help engage him by imagining a world complete with kings, queens, and dragons.

I loved this book. It is a wonderful testament to family, imagination, and the power of kindness. More importantly, it touches on societal hierarchies when Daniel wonders why his parents have to clean up after other people. His parents encourage him, when he’s king of the paper kingdom, to be kind to everyone. The illustrations are colorful, detailed, and convey the emotions of the family. They’re engaging and add depth to the story. This book will appeal to Pre-K through 2nd grade readers.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME