Carzoo, Breanna. Lou. Breanna Carzoo, Illus. Harper, 07/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. Grades Pre-K. $17.99. 978-0-06-305405-9. High Additional.
Lou, a red fire hydrant, has only ever been used as a dog toilet, until the day Lou realizes that he is a superhero. Mixed-media illustrations show many dogs using Lou to do their business, a developing background fire, and the arrival of the firefighters. Finally we are able to see the true use and importance of a fire hydrant. Readers will laugh at Lou’s simplistic outlook on this life, then they will start calling out that the fire is what Lou is really for, and will appreciate Lou’s ending revelation.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library