Picture Book Review

Something Old: Seven Little Rabbits by John Becker; illustrated by Barbara Cooney- The repetition and rhyme in Seven Little Rabbits is great for the newest of readers and the youngest of listeners. It is a charming story with catchy verses that will stick with you long after you've finished reading.

Something New: Perfectly Percy by Paul Schmid- Balloon time is a happy time. That is, until a nice round balloon becomes... a popped balloon. And, for a small porcupine, a popped balloon seems inevitable. Luckily, Percy is a clever little porcupine who comes up with a "Perfectly Percy idea" to once again make balloon time a happy time.  

Something Borrowed: I Know a Wee Piggy by Kim Norman; illustrated by Henry Cole- Norman and Cole's story follows one wee piggy who "wallowed in brown...upside down, he wallowed in brown." But, of course that little piggy didn't stop there. Oh no, he wallowed in a whole lot of colors..."all over the fair!" I Know a Wee Piggy is an entertaining tale readers will want to enjoy again and again.  

Something Blue: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson; illustrated by Jane Chapman- Jane Chapman's work stands out in that while it is recognizable from story to story, it is also a perfect match for the tale to be told. And the characters she portrays are absolutely lovable, as is the case in the bestselling Bear Snores On.