Reviewed by Rosie Malezer for Readers' FavoriteHot Chocolate
Underpants to the Rescue is the second children's book in the Hot
Chocolate Underpants series, written by Rafael Jacimin and
illustrated by Van der Saim. When Caspian plays Frisbee in the back
yard with his grandfather, the Frisbee becomes entangled within the
branches of a large tree. Caspian won't climb trees, but with his
Hot Chocolate Underpants, gifted to him by his grandfather on his
un-birthday, Caspian is able to ride a broom into the high
branches. When he also discovers a cat in the tree, Caspian decides
instead to rescue it from such heights. The cat winds up in many
precarious predicaments, resulting in their return to the branches
of the tree. Caspian decides to try something different, and
discovers that the cat wants the Frisbee for its own special
reason.
Written in perfect synchronicity with the original tale, Hot
Chocolate Underpants to the Rescue is a must-read for young
readers. Rafael Jacimin's story of un-birthdays (days in which
gifts are given simply for the sake of giving) and magical
underpants (which give the wearer the ability to fly) is filled
with adventure and imagination. Showing a grandfather and
grandchild playing together, and not a single computer game in
sight, is wonderfully refreshing, as is the addition of an animal
rescue. With cats being renowned for their enjoyment of mischief,
sometimes at their own expense, the inclusion of the young cat,
easily distracted by its surroundings, gives Caspian more than he
bargained for when he went on kitty-protection duty, right up until
the story's thrilling conclusion. I enjoyed reading Hot Chocolate
Underpants to the Rescue and recommend it to all young readers who
love fun, adventure, animals and excitement, all of which push
through the boundaries of one's imagination.
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