【Book Review】Rosie the Raven

Rosie the Raven

    I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher to make an honest review. Great thanks to NetGallery.com and Annick Press. 
    Rosie, a girl who hatches from a raven’s egg, lives with her four siblings, Mr. Raven, and Mrs. Raven. As Rosie grows up, she realizes the differences between her and her siblings. She has neither feathers nor wings, even though she tries to fly several times by flapping her arms, she can never make it happen. She then gradually realizes that there is no need for her to struggle to make changes, her raven parents will always accept her no matter who she is and what form she takes.
    I don’t want to discuss how exactly a little girl can hatch from an egg since it’s definitely not the major issue of this book. This book is about the unconditional love between parents and children. After discovering her distinction, Rosie confronts with frustration and anxiety, but she ultimately decides to accept her uniqueness and ceases to mimic the behavior of her brothers and sisters. The raven parents really demonstrate their deep love and care for Rosie, which plays an essential role in Rosie’s emotional transformation.
    Normally, I don’t read a lot of children’s picture books because in most of the times they seem to be quite childish. However, my arbitrary notion is changed by this beautifully illustrated book. Rosie the Raven carries a deep meaning which sometimes can be difficult for children to comprehend, but this book is very suitable for young readers. The writings are straightforward and accessible while the illustrations are not magnificent, they do bring a mellow feeling. I rarely encounter this style of illustration, but I decide I will read more of this style in the future. 
    Overall, I cannot say that this is an exceptional book, but I do like it and recommend it to young children. I give it a four-star rating on Goodreads. Thanks again to the publisher and NetGallery.com for sending me this book.