Selma is an adorable illustrated story for the youngest readers by Tini Malina. Originally released in German, this English language translation from NorthSouth Books is 48 pages, fully illustrated, and available in hardcover format.
Selma has thousands of brothers and huge dreams! Nobody is going to keep her from achieving them, no matter how many times she hears that she'll never catch the juiciest flies with her creative webs.
The art is simple and effective, full of movement and detail. Selma's little artist's beret is so cute (and she wears it throughout the story).
The translation work, by Tammi Reichel is seamless, and scans very well and doesn't read as though it has been translated.
Four and a half stars. It would be an excellent choice for public or home library acquisition, classroom use, or story circle.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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