  | Ollie, the acorn, and the mighty idea Author: Hacket, Andrew | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
Ollie, successful amateur gardener, longs to be a tree: Strong. Tall. And mighty enough to stand up to Everett, the bully next door. Ollie is rather short for his age, and when things are too heavy or too high to reach, Everett is sure to point it out. Ollie wilts, he withers. Inside and out, he feels small. But when Everett's jealousy takes things too far, Ollie comes up with the perfect way to teach Everett a lesson he'll never forget.
| Illustrator: | Windness, Kaz |
Reviews:
Booklist (04/15/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/02/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 04/15/2024 Ollie is dealing with a bully named Everett. One day, Everett reaches over the fence and steals a plant right out of Ollie's hands. That's it—he has had enough! He is struck by a mighty idea to defend himself at last: What if I could become a tree? Even though he says, I couldn’t. I shouldn’t, he gulps down an acorn. But, wait! He still needs to nurture the seed. Ollie munches on soil, glugs huge amounts of water, and even trampolines high enough to bite off a chunk of the sun. Finally, he transforms into a massive tree and swallows one last thing—Everett. Minutes later, Ollie is filled with guilt, burps out Everett (and his acorn), and comes up with a compassionate solution for them both. Windness' densely colored, lightly grotesque artwork cultivates an offbeat atmosphere befitting the plot, and helpful back matter explains why eating acorns and dirt is inadvisable. Cultivating a sense of compassionate understanding, this unusual pick will make a strong read-aloud. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
