WHITE FLOUR by David LaMotte (author) and Jenn Hales (illustrator)
Published by: Lower Dryad Music
Date published: May 1, 2012
ISBN: 978-0-9772893-2-5
Children’s Nonfiction
Hardcover
Reviewed by: Lynne
http://www.amazon.com/White-Flour-David-LaMotte/dp/097728932X
Obtained via publisher.
Rating: 5
WHITE FLOUR by David LaMotte is a well-written, whimsical story, based on true events that took place in Knoxville, Tennessee in May of 2007. LaMotte has done a brilliant job in getting his point across, and the lovely illustrations by Hales adds a positive, fun, and feel-good light to this story.
The Ku Klux Klan are holding a racist rally in Knoxville when they suddenly come up against the Coup Clutz Clowns, who deter their aggression in a way that effectively deflates the cruelty and negativity brewing.
As the clowns use their own creative talents, humor, and non-violence to nullify and defuse the brewing hatred of the Klan as they attempt to stir people to violence, it isn’t long before their tactics work in a positive way.
WHITE FLOUR is an extremely charming, imaginative story that is sure to delight children of all ages. A wonderful way to help them learn a different, yet effective method of how to deter bigotry and hatred, through love and humor, as the Coup Clutz Clowns demonstrate.
WHITE FLOUR is a must-read in today’s society, and I would recommend it to adults as well as children, as a learning tool for all ages. The fact that WHITE FLOUR is based on actual events proves the truth and effectiveness of love and humor in this and other similar situations.
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