I'm Up! by Antoinette Portis
Published by Clarion Books on January 18, 2022
ISBN: 0358181348
Pages: 22
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Board Book
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Early risers will enjoy this humorous board book. Small enough for little hands, “I’m Up!” will be dragged around the house to be enjoyed in every room. Young toddlers will love the colorful pages but parents will most identify with the dark background morning illustration. Cheer and happiness surround this new family as the birds fly, the flowers grow, and parents prepare their little one for the day. The author/illustrator has drawn circles throughout, it is the dominant shape. Perhaps the best two-page spread shows baby being rescued from the crib. Consider adding this colorful and joyful title to public libraries with board book collections. This title has a companion book.

Reviewed by Jan Hamilton, retired Youth Services Librarian