A Great Big Cuddle: Poems for the Very Young

Reviewed by: Mary Peverada - Portland Public Library, Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 20, 2016

Review

A collection of 35 short poems which are excellent for very young children. The poems have a beat which will create movement for the listener. The subjects of the poems range from movement to feelings. Some are funny, some full of nonsense words - and some challenging to read aloud. The book has a gorgeous layout and design. Font sizes are different from poem to poem - and sometimes change with a poem. Text color is different throughout. The water color and pencil illustrations are large, colorful and playful.

Overall Book Score: good

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About the Book

Author:

Rosen, Michael

Illustrator: Riddell, Chris

Illustration Quality: very good

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Book Type: picture book nonfiction

Genre:

Audience: preschool

Binding Type: reinforced trade binding

Binding Quality: very good

ISBN: 9780763681166

Price: 19.99