And some kids will relish the scene about poisoning a witch others will find it troubling. Dory's antics include stabbing her doctor with a lollipop stick as revenge for a shot. There are sweet lessons along the way about being part of a loving family. (The opening page defines "FANTASMAGORY" as "a dream-like state where real life and imagination are blurred together.") Hanlon shows much understated empathy for the characters and what makes kids tick, from Dory's overactive imagination and nonstop energy to the long suffering of her sibs who just want to be left in peace. Abby Hanlon is the author and illustrator of Dory Fantasmagory, a series of chapter books for five to nine year olds. When her siblings ignore her, she fills the house with imaginary (mostly cute) monsters. There is a wonderfully playful, joyous, and energetic feel to Hanlons books and I plan to share it with my daughter when she is older. The first installment of a new chapter-book series, it features an intrepid 6-year-old who's about to go into first grade and doesn't let being the baby of the family slow her down. Parents need to know that Dory Fantasmagory is an entertaining story drawn from a lot of real-life experience by author/illustrator Abby Hanlon, a former first-grade teacher.
Occasional mentions of "butts." In one scene, Dory explains how bathroom humor is a surefire way to get her siblings to pay attention to her, but there's no explicit language.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Language in your kid's entertainment guide.
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