Alone! by Barry Falls
Published by Pavilion Books Company Ltd. on March 2, 2021
Pages: 32
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Billy McGill lives by himself on the top of a hill, and he quite enjoys his quiet, solitary lifestyle. When a mouse makes an appearance in his home, Billy stops at nothing to get rid of it, bringing in a cast of characters, both animal and human alike, to fix this unacceptable problem! As the situation at home gets more and more out of control, Billy realizes that perhaps one doesn’t have to be alone all the time.

This rhyming cumulative story (in the same vein as The House That Jack Built and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie) will delight young readers and adults alike. The repetitive verse of ‘”This is my hill,” said Billy McGill. “I live here alone! Always have, always will” ‘ is perfect for an interactive read aloud. Engaging illustrations and a simple plot make this a great choice for PreK-1 collections. Recommended for Cream.

Kerrie Lattari, York Middle School, York