Guinea Pig Party

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

Review Date: November 7, 2015

Review

When ten adorable guinea pigs celebrate a birthday a variety of activities take place. As they line dance, play party games, and eat birthday cake individuals disappear making this an active reverse counting book for the toddler set. Using his magic wish, the birthday pig brings everyone together again and the party resumes.

All children will recognize the celebration, the illustrations leave no question. Party hats, decorations, a birthday cake, gifts, balloons and the pin a tail on the donkey game prove that pictures speak louder than words. Toddlers will want to hear the text over and over again but will already know the storyline. Wonderful use of white space, attractive color blends and the illustrations of ten precious little pigs combine to make this a winning board book.

Overall Book Score: very good