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Reviewed by Afifa Raisa for Readers' Favorite
Not Me by Lana Stukel is a picture book that tells the story of a little monster named Not Me. He is mostly happy, but here he narrates a rather sad tale. Not Me is always blamed for mistakes. Whether it is about making a mess, forgetting to clean, or leaving fingerprints on the glass, when asked, the guilty ones always say, “Not me.” Despite strong evidence, the children always point their fingers at this little monster, not bothering to consider the consequences of their lies. Not Me lets the young reader know that he is sometimes tempted to deny his mistakes, but, in the end, he always admits them instead of blaming others.
The concept of Lana Stukel’s Not Me is quite interesting. Trying to blame other people or external factors when something goes wrong is a common human tendency among both children and adults. In this book, Lana cleverly addresses this issue through the adorable little monster. The subject matter makes it relatable to young readers, and at the same time, it enables them to reflect on the potential effects of such behavior. The presentation here is careful and appropriate; the part where Not Me admits that he too feels the urge to blame others will help children relate to him and consider his words. This book provides an important topic for discussion, which will benefit kids and their caregivers alike. Not Me is recommended for children aged four to six, but the message is valuable to older readers as well.
