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Cover of La La La

La La La

by Kate DiCamillo

Book Details

Publisher:Candlewick Press
Published:2017-10-03
Pages:73
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

"La la la ... la" A little girl stands alone and sings, but there's no response. So, gathering her courage and her curiosity, she skips out into the world, calling to the trees and the pond and the reeds ... But will anyone sing back to her?

Our Review

This nearly wordless picture book follows a lonely child's quest for connection through song, as she ventures into a silent world hoping for an answer to her simple melody. With only the repeated "la la la" as text, the story unfolds through expressive illustrations that capture her journey from isolation to hopeful exploration. The sparse narrative creates space for readers to project their own feelings onto her search for someone—or something—to hear her voice. Each page turn builds anticipation as she tries to connect with her surroundings, from towering trees to a still pond under a vast sky.

What makes this book remarkable is how it transforms a universal childhood experience—feeling unheard—into a visual poem about persistence and the courage to keep reaching out. The emotional arc resonates deeply with anyone who has ever waited for a response to their vulnerable offering. Young readers will see themselves in her determined footsteps and understand that sometimes connection requires both bravery and patience. The payoff, when it finally comes, feels earned and magical, reminding us all that our voices deserve to be heard.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction