Old Manhattan has Some Farms E-I-E-I-Grow

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 21, 2014

Review

Old McDonald would be honored to know his song has yet again been revised and used to amuse children.

This picture book was obviously well thought out right down to the number of syllables needed to make a city name fit the music score. Recognizable city landmarks set a backdrop for salad fixings and bees growing in compact spaces. Hair and skin tones utilized by the illustrator expresses a refreshing representation of the US. The inclusion of and local animal life adds depth to the title.

Included are a CD of the revised lyrics and a glossary of the garden types entitled green matters.

Overall Book Score: very good