From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1–As in the other books in the series, Thompson and Erdogan again draw readers into the joys of a simple frolic. Done in jewel-toned acrylics, the double-page paintings create a sumptuous backdrop for this sensory-rich adventure as Mouse and Minka go on a picnic and sample watermelon, roll in the grass, fly a kite, spill lemonade, and feast on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The poetic, spare text dabbles in alliteration, describing "Marching, munching, bold, black ants..." and "Tipsy-tumbly, tickly, green grass." A final proclamation–"Hooray for summer!"–tops off this delicious taste of the season for young listeners.
–Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
About the Author
Lauren Thompson is the bestselling author of several picture books including the popular Mouse's First series, Little Quack series and the Wee Little series. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed
The Apple Pie That Papa Baked,
Leap Back Home to Me, and
Chew, Chew, Gulp! She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and son.
Buket Erdogan has always been inspired by vibrant colors and children's art. She illustrated the
Mouse’s First series for Simon & Schuster, three of which were New York Times bestsellers, as well as the
Calico series. She resides in Brooklyn, NY.