  | Full Text Reviews: Booklist - 10/01/2018 A lesson in creative coping is couched in this book starring an unexpected, unwanted houseguest. A family of four moves into a new house and finds a walrus already in residence—tusks, flippers, and tail stretching out of a bubble bath. Bewildered by this unusual situation, they try a series of comical ideas to encourage the walrus to leave (a clam giveaway, disguising one child as a killer whale, having the father dress up like a lady walrus, calling a plumber). Most of the narrative is in list form, courtesy of the big brother, who enumerates what’s best about the new house, and what’s worst—the walrus in the bathtub. Candy-colored digital artwork crowds the pages but appropriately reflects the chaotic atmosphere of the house. Just as it seems the family will give up hope, a misunderstanding is revealed that allows them to turn the negatives of having a walrus into positives. The humor is pretty effortful here, but the emphasis on adjusting and understanding is well played. - Copyright 2018 Booklist. Loading...
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