Busy Builders

Reviewed by: Maegan J Batson - Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 19, 2016

Review

I read this book for both a baby and toddler story time, and the kids loved it - especially those old enough to crawl or walk over and help me turn the page. The story follows a group of adorable cartoon animals as they work through a series of building projects, leaving the audience guessing what they are building until the very last page. I liked the unique construction of the pages, as they were progressively bigger to shape each construction vehicle, each one giving a sneak-peek to the next. The text is simple, rhythmic, and short enough to not lose the attention of younger readers during a read-aloud story time. I would say this book works best for readers 2-5, though younger children also seem to delight in the bright illustrations and rhyming prose. Recommended for 1:1 reading and story time alike!

Overall Book Score: excellent