A toddler and his favorite stuffed animals--including a Millie, Whitey, George, Hippo, Wilson, and Croc--gather together for a picnic, and young readers are invited to join in the fun with interactive lift-flaps.
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From Publishers Weekly
The star of this rhyming story, a wispy-haired boy just big enough to carry a picnic basket filled with "lots to drink and lots to eat," is all set to dine, but his stuffed animal friends are nowhere to be found. And "without them a picnic just isn't the same." One by one, he locates them (as do readers, via flaps) behind a curtain and flower pot, under a blanket, and in a box filled with socks. The book's generous amount of white space highlights Butterworth's clean lines and colors, for an understated yet whimsical effect. Moreover, the array of recognizable expressions on the characters' faces, from curious wonder ("Where can George and Hippo be?") to pure joy when the gang is reunited in the end ("Hello, Hippo!"), allow toddlers to read something in the story other than words. The flaps, however, may not be sturdy enough for repeated use by little hands. Ages 1-5.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreS?Youngsters must help a little boy search for his stuffed animal friends: Whitey, a polar bear; George, a monkey; Millie, an elephant; Wilson, a giraffe; Hippo; and Croc. Using short rhyming sentences, Butterworth leads readers through the house lifting flaps to find each toy. The pictures are outstanding-large, usually double page, colorful, and easily recognizable. The uncluttered format makes it easy to share this story with a group. The flaps themselves, however, are relatively small and some little hands will need help to open them. The main character has a large, round head and rosy cheeks reminiscent of the child in Oxenbury's "Tom and Pippo" books (Macmillan). Toddlers will enjoy this interactive book one-on-one, while beginning readers will delight in sharing it with younger siblings.?Mary Ann Bursk, Bucks County Free Library, Levittown, PA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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