The Perfect Rock by Sarah Noble - 7/10

Three sea otter siblings' search for the perfect rock takes a bitter turn when they begin to argue, and the young ones are tossed about in a storm. Luckily, their parents are near to remind them the value of family, and to keep them safe until the storm passes.

AGE RANGE KIDS

Picture Books - Ages 2+

THEMES

Sea Otters

Animals

Sea Life

Siblings

Family Values

Safety

OVERALL RATING 7/10

Relatable, beautiful illustrations, approachable

The Perfect Rock tells a story of sibling rivalry, feeling afraid, and finding safety at home - relatable to many children. The illustrations are colourful and beautiful, and I love the way this story is told through the eyes of animals, making it more approachable. I did feel that the book was somewhat disjointed, having many plot points that didn't feel necessary, without much of an overarching purpose/plot.