Little Doctor and the Fearless Beast

Little Doctor and the Fearless Beast
Written and Illustrated by Sophie Gilmore
Toronto, ON: Owlkids Books, 2019. Picture book.

Little Doctor lives all alone in the deep, dark forest treating crocodiles of their various ailments. The fearsome creatures come from all over to receive reptilian treatment in exchange for stories of adventure. One day, Little Doctor is visited by Big Mean, the biggest, meanest crocodile of all; a particularly grumpy patient who won't open up to Little Doctor -- literally.

This picture book is one of many with in the last year that packs a surprise punch ending - the climax of this book is sure to keep readers guessing. Not only is this an exciting read, but it is filled with gorgeous illustrations. Seeing Big Mean twist and curl and contort to fit into the pages of this book is instantly enticing and repeating ovular shapes and cool greyish-green tones makes for a beautiful and lush read. Sophie Gilmore's debut picture book should keep her name in readers' minds for a long time.

Little Doctor lives all alone in the deep, dark forest treating crocodiles of their various ailments. The fearsome creatures come from all over to receive reptilian treatment in exchange for stories. One day, Little Doctor is visited by Big Mean, the biggest, meanest crocodile of all; a particularly grumpy patient who won’t open up to Little Doctor – literally. Another picture book that packs a surprise punch, the climax of this book will keep readers guessing. Seeing Big Mean twist and curl and contort to fit into the pages of this book is enticing and the repeating ovular shapes and cool greyish-green makes for a beautiful and lush read. Sophie Gilmore’s debut picture book should keep her name in readers’ minds for a long time

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