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

A simple and appropriately small board book that will entertain young toddlers. While the theme is simplistic many new parents deal with the reality that their baby is not a good sleeper. The illustrations are large and the facial expressions reveal emotion making this a good introductory book for little ones. Siblings may want to read out loud to a younger child because of the cute cat and dog pictures. New parents are apt to learn that bedtime can be a real struggle.

Readers may wish that all the pages had light backgrounds. Libraries that collect board books may want to consider this and its companion book “I’m Up!”.

Reviewed by Jan Hamilton, retired Youth Services Librarian