Early Bird

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 6, 2014

Review

A delightful picture book that will engage toddlers, this first book by author Toni Yuly is a keeper. Light text, that consists of simple action words, flows across the vibrantly colored pages. The digital artwork is rich in color, simple in design and works well with the integrated simple text.

The story follows an adorable bird who likes to get up early and get things started. The bird is busy -- moving across, through, under, up, around, and finally over the cat where she reaches her final destination...the garden. When she catches the early worm, the book is at its finest moment. Rather than eating the cute little worm she has placed on a strawberry, readers will be relieved to find the two friends instead sharing an early breakfast and happily singing together. Highly recommended.

Overall Book Score: excellent