What Are You Waiting For?

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 29, 2017

Review

A badger greets a bunny with the question "What are you doing up so early?" To which the rabbit answers "I'm waiting". Such begins a full day of a game of 20 questions. The exchange is subtly humorous at times, reflecting that banter of playmates as they go through the day watching a caterpillar, drawing in the dirt, walking in the woods and experiencing nature. Badger doesn't want to miss it and the bunny wakes him up just in time to see what he was waiting for. The Moon! Mcphail's illustrations created with pencil and pastel on toned paper provide a gentle touch to the story without sacrificing the expression of the animals during their play. The font color delineates who is speaking which makes this an easy on the eye read for a story time when character voices are employed. It will also be useful for new readers who are taking turns with an older reader.

Overall Book Score: very good