Ask Me

Reviewed by: Sally Holt - Raymond Village Library, Raymond, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 10, 2015

Review

The cover of this book grabs the reader's attention immediately because of the brilliance of the autumnal shades of orange and red that dominate done in pencil.

Father and daughter are out for a neighbourhood walk, energetic with lively conversation brimming with questions that they ask one another as the walk progresses. There is so much to talk about and so much to share in dialog that is poetic and rhythmic. A feel for the closeness of the father-daughter bond and the patient listening for understanding is charming and cheerful.

I like bugs. Insects? No, bugs. I like butterflies. And lighting bugs. Fireflies? No. lightening bugs.

This would make a great father/daughter read or during story time where children can share questions and memories. Once it is put on display for the fall, it will be continually checked out.

Overall Book Score: very good