Instead, they discover clues that unleash them on an unexpected scavenger hunt, sniffing out more clues through their house. They are disappointed to find no chocolate eggs inside. Easter morning arrives, and Bluey and Bingo eagerly dash to their Easter pouches. Mum and Dad reassure the pups that the Easter Bunny will not forget them again. Sisters Bluey and Bingo worry that the Easter Bunny will forget them, because he arrived late the year before. PreS-Gr 1 –It’s the night before Easter, and the Heeler family, a pack of lovable Blue Heelers, settle in for bed. VERDICT Recommended for general purchase for a board book/early childhood collection that includes books on holidays.– Kristen Todd-Wurmīluey: Easter. Probing questions will help both adult and child extend the conversation about what was read, which is a wonderful early literacy strategy. Everyone is waiting for the sweet treats that the bunny brings to all members of the family-but can Peter get there this year without dropping or eating all the treats? Back matter further enhances the familiar song by having the reader go back in and “hunt” through the book to count the treats or identify the colors of the Easter eggs. This nice pastel-colored board book puts a new spin on the popular song by making Peter a wee bit clumsy. Toddler-PreS –“Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail” is a song embedded in many heads as an Easter favorite. VERDICT For displays centered on the Lunar New Year, this sweet tale adds another layer to the Chinese New Year celebration not often presented in books for little ones.– Kristy Pasquariello Readers can even learn about the specific characteristics of the Rabbit depending on what year they were born: 2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit (smart and expressive), 1987 was the year of the Fire Rabbit (intelligent and skillful), and so on. Bright, happy illustrations show Baby Rabbit spending time with friends and family, engaging in their favorite activities such as playing outside, cooking, and being helpful. Toddler-PreS –This cheerful board book introduces toddlers to the positive characteristics of those born during the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese Zodiac. ![]() ![]() VERDICT This board book is ideal for collections in need of more Lunar New Year books for the youngest set.– Kristy Pasquariello End pages explain more about the Chinese New Year traditions depicted in the story. Cute, humorous illustrations will keep young readers’ attention as they move through the day with the smartly dressed Zodiac animals. Each spread shows the Chinese character, pronunciation, and English translation for the numbers one through 12. As the animals prepare for the New Year by engaging in traditional activities such as cleaning the house, buying new clothes, and filling envelopes with “lucky money,” young readers will also learn how to count to 12. Toddler-PreS –A group of cheerful Zodiac animals get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year in this bright, inviting counting story. Happy Chinese New Year!: A Festive Counting Story. VERDICT Recommended for general purchase for board book collections, as Pookie is a recognizable character who will delight the youngest audiences.– Kristen Todd-Wurm Thank you for coming! We hope you had fun!” The soft pastel colors place readers in spring. “And now, silly rabbits, your playdate is done. Simple rhyming text allows for an easy read-aloud with young children. Dreams of chocolate eggs dance in Pookie’s head as the book comes to an end. Mom prepares Pookie for the arrival of the Easter Bunny and the fun of the hunt in the morning but first, Pookie must sleep. As quickly as it started, the playdate is over, and Pookie and Bean bid each other farewell. Keeping with the traditions of the holiday, the bunnies-Pookie and Bean, both wearing rabbit ears-hop around together and then spend the day decorating Easter eggs. ![]() ![]() Mom sets up a playdate for Little Pookie and bunny friend, Bean. This installment is about preparations for the sweet holiday of Easter in the beautiful spring weather. Toddler-PreS –Boynton shares another endearing tale of Little Pookie told through the eyes of an adoring mother. These titles center anthropomorphic animals, from snails to cats, and many more, celebrating special days like Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Purim.īoynton, Sandra.
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