4 Stars

Sally Ann is a super active girl who just cannot sit still. She is always on the go and causes trouble for her classmates and teachers. When the teacher can’t take it any longer, she sends Sally to the Principal’s office.

The Principal tells her that he was the same as a child and teaches her a trick to control the fidgets in her mind that makes her restless. Sally follows his advice of deep breathing and meditation to calm the fidgets and find some peace in being still.

The story is written in rhyming verse. Sometimes it’s a hit, and sometimes it feels a bit odd. However, the illustrations are beautiful and vibrant. They are so full of life and laughter that I couldn’t help but chuckle at the scenes. The illustrator and the author also took care of diversity, which made the book even cute.

My only grouse is the long text on the last two pages. Will kids sit through it? I’m not sure. They sure will love the rest of it.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Clavis Publishing and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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