The Seekers by Deepti Nair, Hari Panicker
Published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers on August 6, 2019
ISBN: 1524701521
Pages: 40
Genres: Folklore
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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This book is simply gorgeous. The handmade cut paper diorama illustrations really make it. They’re bright, bold, detailed, magical, and just beautiful. The story is the legend of the Silver Fox and the Fire Wolf: dueling forces in the natural world that balance each other out to promote harmony. When villagers become greedy, this balance is upset, and the Fire Wolf is given the upper hand. If it weren’t for overly wordy text, this book would get 5 stars from me. The story has a great message about respecting nature and the environment. This is probably best suited for kindergarteners and older, and because it’s longer, is best shared one-on-one. The illustrations could be a bit scary for littler readers, and the story would likely be lost on them.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME