Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Tell Me About Your Day Today

by Mem Fox, illustrated by Lauren Stringer
Beach Lane Books (Simon & Schuster), September 4, 2012
 
Mem Fox is a genius when it comes to picturebook text. Her text is sparse, with just enough repetition, room for illustrations, and it begs to be read aloud. Tucked into bed, a young boy asks each of his toys what they did that day. As each toy answers, the illustrations reveal how his story connects with the others, culminating in how the boy's actions brought about each toy's experiences. A wonderful new bedtime book from a picturebook master.

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