by Christianne Jones ; illustrated by Emma Randall ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 1, 2015
An agreeably active Christmas read.
A little tyke dances with old Saint Nick.
Christmastime is here, and that means it’s time for presents, parties, and dancing. The titular “Santa Shimmy” is presented here with plenty of lyrics that demand movement and coordination. Little ones are encouraged to "spin, spin, spin" and to "stomp your feet," standard movement fare, but sprinkled in are holiday specifics such as "scratch your beard" and "sneak around the room with a quiet tiptoe." The text is accompanied by bright, rounded illustrations that evoke children's holiday greeting cards. The whole enterprise is solid but not overly flashy. Parents looking for an active read to tucker readers out so they'll sleep soundly on Christmas Eve need look no further.
An agreeably active Christmas read. (Board book. 1-3)Pub Date: Aug. 1, 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4795-6494-1
Page Count: 20
Publisher: Picture Window Books
Review Posted Online: Aug. 11, 2015
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 2015
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by Sandra Boynton ; illustrated by Sandra Boynton ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 9, 2014
A swell read for the lighthearted. (Board book. 1-3)
The bunnies that inhabit Boynton’s colorful world put on a musical show for the other animals.
The rabbits have taken over the theater. They dance and sing, bragging about their long ears and twitchy noses for the pigs and chickens in the audience. The rhythmic chorus—“We are ten terrific rabbits and we like to dance and sing. / Ten terrific rabbits. We can do almost anything”—is mighty infectious. The author’s trademark wit and humor are on full display as the other animals dress up like bunnies and join the massive grand finale. The barnyard cast forms a musical troupe that amuses and delights. Adults will appreciate the clever sight gags, and small children will appreciate the tasteful boasting and empowering jingle. While it’s not as complete a vehicle for inculcating emergent language skills as many of Boynton’s other books, there’s no denying it’s got verve.
A swell read for the lighthearted. (Board book. 1-3)Pub Date: Sept. 9, 2014
ISBN: 978-0-7611-8060-9
Page Count: 24
Publisher: Workman
Review Posted Online: June 30, 2014
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by Jonathan Litton ; illustrated by Fhiona Galloway ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 1, 2015
Predictable text, a slight storyline, and cutouts that toddlers will use to turn the pages make this an acceptable...
Six bug-eyed, smiling iconic Halloween characters are startled by mysterious shouts of “Boo!” but little ones won't be fazed.
Beginning with “Night owl, night owl, was that you? / Were you the one who shouted BOO?” the same question is repeated on each page, substituting the name of the Halloween symbol pictured. Young readers will soon know the response: “It wasn't me!” The eyes of the owl, cat, pumpkin, witch, spider, and wizard are nesting, die-cut holes of decreasing size. The character from the previous page is included on each double-page spread, providing visual continuity. The next-to-last spread shows all six characters worriedly asking, “Who's hiding out there in the night?” The final page turn reveals the obvious answer: “It's a ghost!” The placement of the word “Boo” changes on each page, which may confuse toddlers who learn to anticipate text through its consistent appearance. Despite the bright, almost garish illustrations in purple, black, orange, green, blue, and pink, the perennially smiling characters are static and flat; both witch and wizard are Caucasian.
Predictable text, a slight storyline, and cutouts that toddlers will use to turn the pages make this an acceptable introduction to the fun of Halloween. (Board book. 1-3)Pub Date: Sept. 1, 2015
ISBN: 978-1-68010-501-8
Page Count: 16
Publisher: Tiger Tales
Review Posted Online: Aug. 30, 2015
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