Grade 1-2-This bit of whimsical wordplay sends readers searching for the letters "i" and "t" in 15 fun-filled situations. When playing baseball, one can find "it" in one's mitt. An astronaut will find "it" in orbit. "It" is not in the country, only in the city. Forget looking in the dark-"it" can only be found when the light is switched on. Most's characteristically simple and colorful illustrations feature young children. The large format makes the book ideal for group guessing, but the many details will tempt individual browsers as well. Youngsters may not unravel these puzzles easily, but they will enjoy turning the pages to discover the author's creative solutions.
Lisa S. Murphy, formerly at Dauphin County Library System, Harrisburg, PA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Ages 3-6. The title reveals the game. "You can look for it when you're playing baseball. You'll find it in your mitt!" The word it is in bold type throughout the text, whether by itself or within another word. Author-artist Most uses large, bright watercolors to illustrate everyday activities in which children can find "it": drinking juice poured from a pitcher, standing in a room that has furniture, petting a rabbit. Culturally inclusive, lighthearted, and fun, this is a good addition to parenting shelves and "help your child read" collections. Janice Del Negro
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