Kids Review: Most Delicious Soup and Other Stories (Mariana Ruiz Johnson)

 

About This Book:

“A comparison can be made to Richard Scarry’s famous Busytown books; there’s always something going on in each corner of the picture.” —School Library Journal 
 Welcome to the Village of Villa Verde where there are always little adventures.  Join Coco as he falls madly in love with his new pet ladybug, take a trip to the library with Grandma and Luis, and visit the market with Gina and her Dad. You never know what will happen in these five interconnected stories that tap into childhood joys and challenges, all within the safety of a warm, vibrant community of animals. 

This collection of stories encourages visual literacy and celebrates the tiny hurdles we face as we grow.

*Review Contributed by Connie Reid, Site Manager*

The Most Delicious Soup and other stories contain 5 adventures from the busy city of Villa Verde. Short stories include getting a new pet, wanting to buy everything that’s at the market, camping indoors with friends, spending time with grandparents, and a big soup party at the town square. The illustrative style reminds me of Richard Scarry’s famous Busytown books. The stories were short and nothing too bad happened as the conflict making it ideal for young audiences. One disappointment I have is the stories did feel like they transitioned abruptly and were not substantive leaving them feeling like there should be more to them.

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