Walk and See ABC

Walk and See ABCWalk and See: ABC by Nosy Crow
Published by Nosy Crow on February 13th 2018
ISBN: 0763696234
Pages: 26
Goodreads
four-stars

Both preschool children featured in this book are adorable and inquisitive. This is one of the titles in a new series of board books for toddlers and nursery school children that will teach and delight. As a concept book, ABC pairs letters of the alphabet with animals and items that exit in nature. Even the ants and bees appear friendly toward the smiling faces of Beardshaw’s little ones. This reader appreciates the use of X in eXamine as it sums up the nature hike. The letters and words are large and printed in a readable font but it is the illustrations that push the book to the top. Even the jackets worn by the children are designed in nature prints.

We have a storyline, clear text, and adorable character within in a well-illustrated package. Add this to public library collections and gift to babies – toddlers and to those who love them.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian from Scarborough, ME

four-stars

Birds of a Color

Birds of a ColorBirds of a Color by Elo
Published by Candlewick Studio on May 8th 2018
ISBN: 1536200638
Pages: 20
Goodreads
five-stars

Each two page spread in this board book contains one black and white bird.  The shape and size of the bird and the background colors make this a winner without even viewing the minimal text.  Each bird’s flap exposes one word, the color visible when the flap is lifted.   Simple concept married to excellent illustration makes this a stand out board book for very young readers.

Add this treasure to the concept area of public libraries or shelve with board books.  Birds of a Color is perfect for the pre-reader and would be well received in day care centers and nursery schools.  Give at baby showers or as a first birthday gift.  The intended audience are toddlers and grandparents who love to read to little ones.

Consider for Cream.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired children’s services librarian in Scarborough, ME

five-stars