“Once upon a time, in a far faraway country, there was a very very small city…” This book is literally my favorite among all the candidates of the award this year. The reason is that the story is fascinating and filled with playful fun. The author has her heart on telling children a story, but not on expressing herself. “Ali the billionaire, had a face round and white, which is spring-onion-like. Ali the tubby, was like the toy roly-poly. Boing, boing, boing, that was Ali walking.” “Speaking of animals, in the world, I, Ali, am the one who have seen the most, hunted the most, raised the most and eaten the most.” Reading this, I can picture in my mind that the children devour the book. If I were a child, I would definitely beg my parents to buy this book.

Ali Loves Animals has not only an interesting storyline, but also a vivid and rhythmic verbal text. Moreover, it uses the technique of rhyme. “Hundreds and thousands of eyes were watching Ali. Each and every open mouth was showing keen teeth. It was so scary that Ali cries thunderingly.” ”Ali took to his heels, running desperately at full speed! Monsters jumped and flied after Ali, chasing closely behind him!” “He rowed the boat chaotically, messily and crazily. All he wanted was to leave the terrible island immediately.” Lines like these are catchy to read and sound pleasure.

The quality of word texts in picture books can make crucial effect. Nowadays there is lack of good plot of picture books, and many people just make efforts on innovations but ignore storylines and the using of word language. In this circumstance, this book stands out. Its pictorial language is also lively and has its rhythm. The only drawbacks are that it is too cartoon, and that the color using need more deliberation. It is regretful that this book did not win the first prize.