Arnie the Doughnut (2003)
Laurie Keller
This story features a dramatic doughnut who convinces the man who buys him not to eat him. Keller’s story delivers the comical detail of her former books, along with humor unique to postmodern picturebooks. For example, the powdered doughnut is a lady who exclaims, “Oh, I am so greasy!”
I found myself empathizing with Arnie, wondering how he would escape his fate. The whimsical story and illustrations can be appreciated by readers of all ages.
During a recent interview, Laurie Keller mentioned that she includes references to prior books in all of her works. Could the teeth picketing outside of the doughnut shop be a throwback to “Open Wide?”
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