The Lost Thing

I picked up this book at the library based on the artwork alone. However, the story just didn't resonate with me. I believe this story is about identifying with people who don't feel like they belong. While that is something I struggle with, this story did not resonate with me. My boy is too young for this book still. He liked the pictures and tried to make sense of it by deciding it was about an octopus.

What I liked:
- Artwork.
- The writing voice. This story reads very naturally and smoothly. Better than most I've read.

What I didn't like:
- The story. I just didn't connect with the characters or quite get the story while reading it. I'm not sure I get it yet.

Although the art and writing are five star quality, I just didn't enjoy the book, and neither did my boy, thus the two stars.