No Fits, Nilson! By Zachariah Ohora was a wonderful, sweet story and surprise!We all have our growly, grumpy tantrum days. No matter how old we get! :D Amelia and Nilson’s tale teaches and inspires kids of all ages to hold on to their patience and reel in the growls. I couldn’t help smiling every time itty-bitty Amelia tried to keep Nilson--a big blue gorilla--quiet and behaved. Haha….Come meet this adorable pair. The twist at the end was my favorite part though. Mr. Ohora got me good! I did not see that coming! Recommended read. In No Fits, Nilson!, Amelia and Nilson go everywhere and do everything together. The problem is, whenever something goes wrong, Nilson throws a major fit, and Amelia must do whatever she can to calm him. OHora has crafted a short but highly relatable story of temper tantrums that recognizes how little it can take to spark one but which also offers encouragement for controlling them. The acrylic paintings have a cartoon-like quality to them and effectively support and expand upon the story. The final illustration may confuse some children, but makes a great starting place for disucssions (what was really throwing the fits?). This is a great book to share with preschool to early school-age children, especially those who might need a little help with their own tantrums.
What do You think about No Fits, Nilson! (2013)?
3.5 - Not very original, but well illustrated and a very good message.
—Elena
