Orchard ISBN 9781408358221 £12.99
A witty book, based in a supermarket. Avocado is happy in the fruit and vegetable aisle until a small customer asks if an avocado is a fruit or a vegetable. Avocado does not know the answer, so he approaches other products in the supermarket. None of them can help. Avocado feels increasingly isolated. Eventually Tomato has a refreshing response – it doesn’t matter. Just be yourself. The end of the book shows Avocado with other products whose identity Is unclear. Colourful, bold illustrations support the text. A humorous introduction to identity, belonging, self-esteem and individuality, it would make a great assembly.
Brenda Marshall