Mouse's First Spring by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Buket Erdogan. 2012. 34 pgs. New York, NY: Little Simon. 9781442434318. Format reviewed: Board Book.
Annotation: Mouse and Momma investigate a blustery spring day and meet different animals along the way.
Reaction: The basic plot- going out, meeting animals, and having the wind affect those animals- makes for a simple read, and the words describe the pictures well for young children. The illustrations use oil crayons on heavy canvas, with bright warm colors. Easy repeatable and comfortable for very young children.
Primary early literacy skills: Phonological Awareness. Uses rhyming, patterns of words, and onomatopoeia.
Recommended ages: 1 and up.
Tags/themes: Mice, seasons, weather, wind, wildlife.
Author’s site/additional titles: www.laurenthompson.net
Illustrator's site/additional titles: www.buket.com
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