by Nosy Crow ; illustrated by Yu-Hsuan Huang ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 19, 2017
“We wish you a merry Christmas!” sing the bundled-up fox, penguin, rabbit, and other anthropomorphic creatures.
Four verses of the enduring carol are each set on a different double-page spread, all of which involve the little forest friends celebrating the season in one way or another. The board book features sliding panels that build upon the scenes, enabling the adorable critters to sled down a hill or to complete a snowman. The final sliding panel lets little readers guide Santa’s sleigh over the snowy town. The panels are sturdily reinforced, but even so some excited readers may find a way to tear them apart. The illustrations are composed with smiling, rounded faces and a warm color palette that is unsurprising in a Christmastime board book. A QR code for a free version of the song is supplied in the front cover.
A charming version of the classic song. (Board book. 1-3)Pub Date: Sept. 19, 2017
ISBN: 978-0-7636-9612-2
Page Count: 10
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Review Posted Online: Sept. 18, 2017
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 2018
Categories: CHILDREN'S HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS | CHILDREN'S POETRY
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by Sandra Boynton ; illustrated by Sandra Boynton ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 6, 2022
Pookie and family celebrate Thanksgiving.
Boynton’s precocious little pig is back in this holiday installment. The family gets ready for Thanksgiving by baking pies, welcoming Nemmy and Boppa for dinner, and sharing gratitude (and pie!). Boynton’s familiar rhyming text and simple, thick-lined illustrations are exactly what readers have come to expect from this series: Pookie is a little silly, the story bounces along, and the artwork is warm and cozy. Though most of the action takes place inside, the passage of day is clear through the window, from daylight to the setting sun. Decorations and a tree with just a few leaves on it indicate the autumnal season. There are two pages where numbers are called out, presented differently from the rest of the typeface (Pookie and their parents prepare apple pie and one pumpkin pie, and there will be five guests at dinner). The only bolded digits are one and five, even though the text does mention that there will be a total of two pies—a stylistic choice that seems to point readers to counting practice but that feels a bit random. Overall, though, this is a worthy new story about one of Boynton’s most beloved characters. True to form, it’s a toddler-friendly read, providing context for the festivities and a sweet representation of gratitude. (This book was reviewed digitally.)
Exactly what readers want and expect from the board-book master. (Board book. 1-3)Pub Date: Sept. 6, 2022
ISBN: 978-1-66592-263-0
Page Count: 18
Publisher: Boynton Bookworks
Review Posted Online: Sept. 28, 2022
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 15, 2022
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by Jonathan Litton ; illustrated by Fhiona Galloway ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 1, 2015
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. 31, 2015
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 2016
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