Review by Kirkus Book Review
A sneaky raccoon steals unexpected items. Enticed by treasures, Rosie Raccoon cannot stop her life of crime. The beam of her flashlight shines on many possibilities. She breaks into Bear's house and sees a gleaming trophy. Flamingo has many sparkling jewels. And Snake has a collection of glitzy eggs. But Officer Skunk is closing in (armed with a flashlight). Trapped in a corner, Rosie freezes. " 'Caught you! You robber!' cried Officer Skunk. Then he looked at the loot and said, 'Hold on, it's… // junk!' " Contrary to raccoons' predilection for shiny objects, Rosie has bypassed all of the expensive items and instead stolen from everyone's wastebaskets. Their trash is much more tempting! She likes to turn it into art. (She does get a stern talking to about stealing, nevertheless.) A rollicking rhythm propels Rosie's caper forward; however, the Briticisms from this import are kept in order to preserve the rhyme, which may cause some head-scratching. Laser-beam security systems and fun flashlight perspectives increase the drama of this heist. (This book was reviewed digitally.) Sure to spark a discussion about right and wrong (and maybe a craft project, too). (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
