Whoops!

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 28, 2017

Review

What is going on? A cat that can't meow? A dog that can't woof? A mouse without a squeak? Leave it to the wise old owl to send the animals to the old lady in the tumbledown house to straighten things out. It turns out however, that the old lady's spells are not working so well. Laughter from the reader is guaranteed with each rhyming misplaced spell! The mixed media illustrations are quirky and humorous and flow well with the integrated text. The images of the animals are stylized and sleek and at the same time very endearing. There is a satisfying conclusion for the three animals with the initial problem. A clever twist at the end involving a frog, the old lady and the wise owl will leave readers with an even bigger smile.

A great story to share at a storytime or one on one with a child.

Overall Book Score: very good