LitPick Review
Wally is the new kid at school and is struggling to feel accepted and find new friends. He even sometimes feels bullied by the students who push him down and don't invite him to sit by them. After a hard day at school, Wally meets a magical wizard named the "Tailor" who makes tails for all the creatures. The Tailor asks Wally if he would like a tail because maybe having a tail will help him to feel more accepted. Wally tries a few tails but doesn't end up finding the tails are the answer to his feeling unaccepted. While trying the tails, he meets a snake who tells Wally about what it is like to be "all tail." Ultimately, Wally and the snake become friends and Wally brings the snake for show and tell at school, which helps him to find real friends.
Opinion:
This book is written to help children learn that being yourself is always the best way to find self-acceptance and friends. Wally is a character written to resemble the author's grandson in looks and portrays a beautiful message from his grandmother about what to do when others are unkind. The illustrations showcase beautiful pen drawings and watercolor brushstrokes to highlight them. This book could be a great book for young children who are feeling bullied or unaccepted at school.