John, Jory. Sour Grape, The. Pete Oswald, Illustrator. HarperCollins. 11/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – K. HIGH ADDITIONAL. $19.99. 978-0-06-304541-5.
Grape is a very sour grape, which means he’s negative about everything and everyone around him, though he wasn’t always this way. The John and Oswald creative duo continue their collaboration with another hit in this sixth food title, which carefully pairs text and illustrations in an engaging and informative story. Watercolor˗and˗digital illustrations depict the emotions and interactions, as the text describes and engages the readers with the story of why the grape turned sour and what happens to the grape afterwards. A great way to see what affects one’s own emotions as well as the effects one’s actions have on others.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library