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INTERRUPTING CHICKEN: COOKIES FOR BREAKFAST by David Ezra Stein Candlewick Press, 2021 ISBN: 978-1-5362-0778-1 Source: publisher for review Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Wake up! The little red chicken is hungry--and sillier than ever--in her latest star turn since debuting in the Caldecott Honor Book Interrupting Chicken. It's bright and early on a Saturday morning, and the little red chicken wants cookies for breakfast. What better way to persuade Papa than by jarring him awake and gleefully interjecting cookies--and herself!--into every nursery rhyme they read together? Though the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe heartily endorses the little red chicken's plan, Papa has his own idea for a sweet breakfast for his determined daughter. Featuring the same riotous charm and bright, bold art as Interrupting Chicken and Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise, David Ezra Stein's third installment will have any fan with a sweet tooth an...

HIKE by Pete Oswald Candlewick Press, 2020 ISBN: 9781536201574 Source: publisher for review (Thanks!) Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the time they return home, they feel alive -- and closer than ever -- as they document their hike and take their place in family history. In detail-rich panels and textured panoramas, Pete Oswald perfectly paces this nearly wordless adventure, allowing readers to pause for subtle wonders and marvel at the views. A touching tribute to the bond between father and child, with resonant themes for Earth Day, Hike is a breath of fresh air.   REVIEW This beautifully illustrated wordless picture book highlights the joy that can be f...

WHAT'S THAT NOISE? by Naomi Howarth Candlewick Press, 2020 ISBN: 978-1-5362-1352-2 Source: publisher for review (Thanks!) Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Rumble, rumble, rumble. . . . What's that noise? Magnus the Arctic seal wakes up from a very deep sleep one morning, puzzled by a strange rumbling sound. What's that noise? Could it be the creaking of the trees? The whistling of the wind? The cracking of the ice? The roaring of the sea? Hare, Owl, and Polar Bear don't have any idea, but Walrus has a good suggestion: it could be Magnus's rumbling tummy! After a yummy feast of plump, pink shrimp, the friends all settle down to sleep -- but suddenly there's another rumbling sound. What's that noise? Readers curious about the creatures can learn more about them and their environment in an informative final spread. REVIEW After waking up to a rumbling sound, Magnus, an Arctic seal, tries to figure out w...

BIRD COUNT written by Susan Edwards Richmond, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman Peachtree Publishing, 2019 ISBN: 978-1-56145-954-4 Source: publisher for review Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK A young girl eagerly identifies and counts the birds she observes around her town during the New England Christmas Bird Count. Young Ava and her mother prepare to participate as "citizen scientists" in the Christmas Bird Count. She is excited when Big Al, the leader of their team, asks her to record the tally this year. Using her most important tools--her eyes and ears--and the birding ID techniques she's learned, Ava eagerly identifies and counts the birds they observe on their assigned route around the town. At the end of the day, they meet up with the other teams in the area for a Christmas Bird Count party, where they combine their totals and share stories about their observations. This informative story by author...

LALI'S FEATHER by Farhana Zia, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman Peachtree Publishers, 2020 Available in April 2020 ISBN: 978-1-68263-129-4 Source: ARC from publisher for review Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK This endearing story of identification and values shows the rewards in looking closely and thinking imaginatively. Lali finds a little feather in the field. Is it lost? Lali sets out to find feather a home, but one bird after another rejects it. The feather is too small for Rooster, too slow for Crow, and too plain for Peacock. Once Lali decides to keep the little feather and discovers all the things she can do with it, the other birds begin to recognize its value. Farahan Zia's charming tale employs an inventive circular structure that reveals the importance of looking beyond first impressions. Illustrator Stephanie Fizer Coleman brings this delightful story of imagination and inspiration to life. REVIEW L...