Review - Larf

Larf
by Ashley Spires
Date: 2012
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Reading level: C
Book type: picture book
Pages: 32
Format: e-book
Source: library

The funny tale of a seven-foot-tall, scarf-sporting sasquatch who discovers he may not be alone in the world.

(synopsis from Goodreads)

This book turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Larf is endearing and sweet. He lives a pretty quiet life and doesn't have any friends (other than Eric, his pet bunny). That's because there are no other sasquatches. Or so he thinks. When he sees something in the newspaper about another sasquatch making an appearance, he decides he needs to go meet this guy/girl. He has his worries, but his curiosity gets the best of him, so he packs up Eric in a Snugli and takes a bus into the city. What he finds, though, is not quite what he was expecting.

The pictures are adorable, and Larf's character is done well. After seeing how this one ended, I kind of wish there was a sequel so we could see more of... well, I don't want to spoil the end of this one for you.

Who knew a picture book about a hairy man-beast could be so much fun? Larf is an entertaining read for kids of all ages.

Quotable moment:

Premise: 4/5
Meter: n/a
Writing: 4/5
Illustrations: 4/5
Originality: 4/5

Enjoyment: 4/5

Overall: 4 out of 5