The Someone New by Jill Twiss and EG Keller

​Title: The Someone New
Author: Jill Twiss and EG Keller (Illustrator)
Publisher: Harper Collins (June 4, 2019)
ISBN13:  9780062933744
Genre: Picture Book
Topics/Themes:Friendship, Welcoming Change, and Overcoming Fear of the Unknown
Recommended Age Level: 3-7
Personal Rating: 5 / 5

​Summary:  Jitterbug the chipmunk loves her life just the way it is, and wants things to stay the same. When someone new shows up in need of help and friendship, Jitterbug worries that everything will be different and that there won’t be a place for her anymore. With the help of her friends, can Jitterbug welcome someone new and learn that “kindness is stronger than fear”?
 
Professional Reviews:
“Keller’s artwork is playful and expressive, and each animal has a distinctive personality. Twiss’s messaging is important for child readers (and perhaps some adults) to embrace.”- Publishers Weekly 2019
 
Personal Insights: This beautifully illustrated book captures and conveys a very important message to the youngest members of our society: “kindness is stronger than fear”. The colorful and expressive pictures combined with the short and sweet tale evoke a strong sense of emotion and relatability that I was not expecting to feel. I will certainly be remembering this one to read to my own (future) children someday!

Below is the official book trailer!