and I fell in love with it immediately.Mem Fox uses her brilliance as she always does in writing for young children. This is a simple I Spy type book. On each page of the book, the lady bug is missing, so each spread begins with "Yoo-Hoo, Ladybug! Where are you?" As readers turn the page, he/she reads, "There you are.." alongside an illustration in which the lady bug is hiding. After a bit of looking, the reader can turn the page to rhyming text showing where the ladybug was hiding.
This book is so perfect for young children--the predictable repeated texts, the rhymes, the unique illustrations and the active work of finding the ladybug on each page makes this book one that is perfect for K-1 classrooms. It is also going on the top of my list for baby and toddler gifts that I need to buy soon.
Definitely a new favorite!
Totally agree with you. I included it in my perfectly poetic picture book post for Poetry Friday. Once I heard Mem Fox talk and she said she does 75 or more revisions to get the sound of a picture book exactly right. You can totally see that when you read her books. And I am also buying it for every baby and toddler I know!
ReplyDeleteSounds just perfect for an almost two year old I know (my granddaughter). Thanks Franki!
ReplyDeleteLike Linda, I know just the sort of kiddo (my nephew) who would love to have this book!
ReplyDeleteI really like predictable text for my struggling readers(k-1). I love to see the smile on their faces when they can read on their own. Such a confidence builder. I also like the I Spy component of the book. I believe this will be a winner in so many ways. Thanks for your review.
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