The Pickwick's Picnic: A Counting Adventure

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

Review Date: April 29, 2018

Review

A tale of heavy traffic and road/bridge work that rings true to summer travelers and beach goers. Children who recognize the situation will be amused by the creative Pickwick picnic. Certainly Pip and Peach know how to make lemonade out of lemons. Dog lovers are bound to purchase this book. Transportation hounds might just have to have this picture book because of the scooters, vans, jeeps, hatchbacks, bikes and trucks. Favorite vehicles will be the ritzy limos and revving racers. The positive attitude, community interaction and general enthusiasm make this a splendid behavioral model.

We cannot ignore the fact that this is a concept book, the numbers 1 – 10 have rarely had such fun. The cartoon style illustrations are delightful and appealing in color and design. Public librarians will want to add this to their collection and K teachers would be pleased to be gifted with The Pickwick’s Picnic: a Counting Adventure.

Overall Book Score: very good