Hazel is All That By Chad Otis – YA Books Central
About This Book:
While observing all the dogs in the park, Hazel realizes that first impressions are not always as they seem in this charming picture book that teaches readers about emotions.
Hazel has things all figured out—she is one clever girl. So, when she encounters a snarling dog in the park, she knows that dog is mean. And as her walk continues, she identifies a sweet dog, a sad dog, a naughty dog, and many more. But then something happens that leads Hazel to experience all kinds of different reactions herself, and she takes a second look at the dogs. Soon she sees that dogs—and people!—are not just one thing. We’re each our own special mix of all sorts of emotions and behaviors. We’re all that—and more. And what of the snarling dog? A surprise is in store for Hazel and the reader!
With whimsical, vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read text, Hazel Is All That is a beautiful reminder that a little bit of understanding makes a world of a difference.
*Review Contributed By Karen Yingling, Staff Reviewer*
All That and a Bag of Dog Treats
Good Points
Otis’ exuberant illustrations, complete with his signature giant glasses on Hazel, pair well with the hand drawn style of text. The words and the dogs bounce around the page and give this title a lot of energy. I enjoyed looking for the different dogs on the pages and finding out what they were doing and how their personalities seemed to change.
The short sentences and generous white space on the page makes this a good choice not only for reading aloud, but for emergent readers to try out their skills. Hopefully, they won’t be as frustrated as Hazel is when she drops her ice cream, but will come away with the feeling that they are “all that”!
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