Molly, Olive, and Dexter: You Can't Catch Me! by Catherine Rayner
Series: Mollie, Olive, and Dexter
Published by Candlewick Press on January 28, 2025
ISBN: 153623558X
Genres: Animals, Emotions & Feelings
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Book three in the Molly, Olive and Dexter series. In this book Molly the hare, Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, play a simple game of tag. Dexter the fox is frustrated when his owl and hare friends keep winning their chasing game until he remembers that he is clever. The feeling of being left behind or slower than others will resonate with young readers.

The best part of these books are Rayner’s  lovely watercolorlike illustrations . The pleasing pastoral scenes of fields and old stone walls, and especially the adorable animals, are charming with just a touch of sparkle added to the book jacket. The simple comfort of this gentle world is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers.

Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library