{"id":21564,"date":"2013-10-29T22:18:18","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T02:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sonderbooks.com\/blog\/?p=21564"},"modified":"2013-10-29T22:18:18","modified_gmt":"2013-10-30T02:18:18","slug":"review-of-no-fits-nelson-by-zachariah-ohora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonderbooks.com\/blog\/?p=21564","title":{"rendered":"Review of No Fits, Nelson! by Zachariah OHora"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>No Fits, Nilson!<\/p>\n

by Zachariah OHora<\/p>\n

Dial Books for Young Readers, 2013. 32 pages.
\nStarred Review<\/p>\n

I always love the books that turn the tables on a toddler\u2019s world, and give them a chance to have a new perspective on their own propensities.<\/p>\n

In this book, Amelia has a giant blue gorilla for a friend. The last page pictures him as a small stuffed toy in bed with her, but the bulk of the book is the way Amelia sees him: A giant blue companion.<\/p>\n

They do everything together. But Nilson does have a problem with throwing fits.<\/p>\n

However, Amelia\u2019s on top of it. When she sees Nilson is frustrated, not getting what he wants, impatient, and about to throw a fit, she says \u201cNo fits, Nilson!\u201d and gives him a reason to contain himself. \u201cWe\u2019re having banana pancakes for breakfast!\u201d \u201cThis is an ADVENTURE, not errands!\u201d<\/p>\n

The pictures are such fun, with Nilson\u2019s mounting frustration and Amelia\u2019s calm, but then happily enjoying the day together in between the fit-crises.<\/p>\n

I especially love the page after Nilson\u2019s been promised banana ice cream on the way home.<\/p>\n

Amelia covers Nilson\u2019s mouth and stares him down with a gorilla eye lock, repeating the words banana ice cream over and over.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The picture shows tiny red words BANANA ICE CREAM over and over in a line between their eyes and between Amelia\u2019s mouth and Nilson\u2019s ears.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lovely climax when it turns out there\u2019s no banana ice cream left for Amelia, and she\u2019s the one in danger of throwing a fit. This time, Nilson is the one who saves the day and calms her down.<\/p>\n

This book is perfect for any family whose child has ever acted like a giant gorilla. Marvellously cozy and quirky.<\/p>\n

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Source: This review is based on a library book from Fairfax County Public Library.<\/p>\n

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