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Reviewed by Carmen Tenorio for Readers' Favorite
I’m Not a Sausage: A Funny Dachshund Story About Finding Your Voice is a children’s picture book by author/illustrator Adela Trifan, which is set in a community called Wigglytown. While others dress in their best outfits for a cheerful Sunday, Steve the dachshund wears a dull gray outfit. Unfortunately, many hungry members of the community think his long, sausage-shaped body looks delicious to eat. Steve suddenly found the courage to defend himself when a fox decided to make a snack out of him. He then gave a lecture telling everyone that he is a dog because he barks, wags his tail, and chases balls. Steve’s statement gave everyone an opportunity to reflect on their own behavior and apologize for being judgmental toward him. His new confidence made him begin to express himself as he started to choose brighter and more fashionable clothes. Eventually Steve became known as the fanciest dog in Wigglytown.
Adela Trifan's I'm Not a Sausage is a fun, colorfully illustrated picture book for children. It is a fast-paced story, with the funny interactions between the characters sustaining the interest and excitement of the tale. The young reader can clearly see how the character grows and changes. From being timid, Steve builds up his confidence to speak out and find his true identity. The narrative's themes are about self-acceptance, finding your individuality, and being brave enough to speak out. Overall, this is a light-hearted and bouncy tale. This would be perfect for helping children gain confidence, speak out, and not judge people on their appearances. Recommended for pre-school, early readers, and their parents and caregivers.
