Published by First Second on June 4th 2019
ISBN: 1596435887
Pages: 40
Genres: Fiction in Verse/Poetry
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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This sweet picture book has very cute illustrations, colorful and clear. The rhyming simple story explores different times when it is helpful to hold hands. However, I find some of the messages to be not very appropriate or helpful. “Hold hands when the day is new… before pancakes and during cheese…” I loved holding my children’s hands, but not at these moments.
The intent of the text is charming; to hold hands is a very loving, friendly, reassuring gesture. It also may have been the perfect time to introduce some manners, such as “May I hold your hand?”
Reviewed by Irene Hall, Witherle Memorial Public Library, Castine