There's a Dodo on the Wedding Cake by Kevin Hawkes, Wade Bradford
Published by Candlewick Press on September 8, 2021
ISBN: 1536208841
Pages: 40
Genres: Animals, Humor
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Mr. Snore’s hijinks at the Sharemore Hotel continue in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Hired to play the violin at a wedding, Mr. Snore takes it upon himself to protect the delicious cake from various hungry animals after one particular dodo sneaks away with some frosting. Mr. Snore may, however, take his duties a bit too seriously as he unintentionally bats away actual wedding guests, and maybe even some wedding party members in the process of protecting the cake. All is well in the end, except of course for one final mishap, courtesy of Mr. Snore, but the overall day is still so lovely no one really minds!

A lovely addition to the Sharemore Hotel story, the illustrations in this picture book are dynamic and expressive, while the animals that Mr. Snore interacts with are unique and silly. Expectations are subverted as to who would be a wedding guest, and kids will get a kick out of the reveals at the end. 

This book would be a good choice for ages 0-5. The illustrations are strong and the text is entertaining and engaging. 

Reviewed by Mary Randall, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth