The picture book "Where's Walrus?" is a modern day book of a walrus who finds himself in a quiet, boring zoo. The walrus sets out to seek an adventure and successfully sneaks pass the zookeeper, blending in with the rest of the people. The man sets out to look for the walrus on the city streets. Walrus carries out his adventure and continues to blend in with groups of men acting as a firefighter and construction worker. The zookeeper cannot seem to find Walrus, meanwhile, Walrus finds an event that he has truly been looking for. Later on the zookeeper comes to the realization that all the mammal wanted was a little fun.This story is good for children of all ages because it clearly defines what is going on in the story in a fun and enjoyable way. The book shows walrus breaking free of his feeling of being locked up while also showing he is causing no harm. The vivid colors also set a vibrant mood. Imagination and creativity are a major role in reading this book and that is why it is good for children. WE had to go to the library again yesterday, because Veronica's request, which she had been eagerly awaiting finally came in, and because it's the summer reading program, which means things to register to win, and books to donate, and then there's a librarian to great in Mandarin....I'm trying not to bring in more books because I have a backlog, shelved in a horizontal stack in front of the books shelved in the usual way on the bookcases, and a near-to-toppling stack on the bedside table, and another stack on the floor in front of the table. But while I was waiting for the girls to go about their businesses, I looked at the new shelves in the kid's section. It was just sitting there, all in-my-face. So I checked it out. And then read it from one of the comfy chairs on the other side of the doors, while still waiting for the girls to be done.And it was great. I like the simple graphic style of the art. And I like the joke of the thing. It's all good, whether you're very young and like to look at a book repeatedly, or older, and want to enjoy a little visual humor. Library copy.
What do You think about Where's Walrus? (2011)?
Cute story about a walrus who goes on an adventure and does a clever job of trying to blend in.
—littlejaney
Very funny - fun for little kids, pointing out where the walrus is hiding.
—Abby
