Stein, David Ezra. Don’t Worry, Murray. David Ezra Stein, Illus. Picture Book. Balzer & Bray, 06/2022. [32]pp. $17.99 978-0-06-284524-5. HIGH ADDITIONAL GRADES. PRE-1.
Murray, a little brown dog, is scared of many things—going out in the rain, barbeque picnics, playing with other dogs, and going to sleep. Just a little bit of encouragement helps him face each fear and see that things are not as bad as they seem. A mix of mostly white pages and a few full-page illustrations focus the reader on Stein’s mixed-media-and-watercolor illustrations of Murray and his fears. Readers are drawn into Murray’s fears and his successes as he overcomes them. A nice addition for dog lovers and great for adults helping children overcome fears.
Joshua Rees, Daly City Public Library