Pattern Bugs

Pattern Bugs by Trudy Harris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This awesome book about patterns features a different type of bug on each set of pages. While the style of art wasn't my cup of tea at first, once I looked closer, I absolutely loved the myriad ways the illustrator, Anne Canevari Green, included the patterns, from the page borders to the size/shape/colors of the markings on the bugs, to the lines radiating out from the center of a flower, to the length/shape/color of leaves, and so very many more! The book is fun to read out loud, but the true joy and value in it is in snuggling with a preschooler and seeing who can spot all the patterns on a page. GREAT for early literacy--patterns, rhymes, and good times.

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The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!

The Pigeon Loves Things That Go! by Mo Willems
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

There is no story to this book--it's a very short list of "things that go," including a joke at the end that will appeal to preschoolers learning about humor. I'm not sure it's suited to be a board book (which is the copy we own) because babies and toddlers won't get the joke. On the other hand, it's really too short to be a proper picture book. Perhaps the board book format just helps keep younger siblings from tearing the pages?

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Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this book! The expressions on Pigeon's face are pitch perfect--EXACTLY like a child trying to distract you from putting him (or her) to bed.  Great for caregivers of preschool-age children (also kindergarteners & even first graders) to read to said children.  Or just to read to themselves for the chuckles and memories.

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