13 Words
by Lemony Snicket
illustrated by Maira Kalman
Harper, 2010. 36 pages.
This book is hilariously quirky, like so many of Lemony Snicket’s books. A Series of Unfortunate Events is too depressing for me, but this book is only a little melancholy, and bizarre enough to counterbalance that.
13 Words presents 13 words and tells a story about them. What makes the book so silly is the unusual choice of words, including such gems as haberdashery, panache, and mezzo-soprano.
The story is simple, and beautiful in its own bizarre way, about cheering up despondent friends and eating lots of cake. The pictures go right along with the words, portraying unusual details for the interested observer.
This is one of those books that you really must read for yourself, discovering the delightful details. Consider yourself advised about this silly book!
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Source: This review is based on a library book from the Fairfax County Public Library.