Marilyn Singer (author of Mirror, Mirror and Follow, Follow), has written a collection of poems all about the moments that signal a child is becoming a big kid. Attempting to ride a bicycle actually makes three appearances, as the narrator wobbles around the schoolyard, wishes to be as good on a bike as an older brother, and finally conquers the 2-wheeler. A few poems are written for two voices; one compares learning to snap and learning to whistle, while the other shows the jitters before a ballet or piano recital. Birthday parties, a first visit to the ocean, and bee stings are also described.
"How Delicious!" reflects back on "when I bit covers and licked pages," as small children often do explore books with their mouths when they first encounter them. And the book wraps up with a very important milestone, the arrival of a baby brother. As Singer writes, "I'm young. But I'm the older. Wow. I'm the big one now." Christy's digital illustrations show diverse children and families in a variety of settings from the kitchen to the ballpark and are a perfect complement to the text.
A good read for kiddos reaching some of the milestones mentioned in the poems, especially for one expecting a new baby in the family. I read a copy provided by the publisher for review purposes.
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