Jim Kennedy has illustrated a splendid version of The Teddy Bear's Picnic . His costuming of the bears and picnic joys are matched only by the record enclosed with the book. There are many books that invite a baby to participate in the telling. This book allows a young child to see, smell and feel the storybook world of Paul and Judy who experience many of the simple pleasures most babies do. Mommy and Daddy are barely present, but one senses the warmth of family as a backdrop to all the fun in the foreground.
Illustrations are bright and bold.
This negative response is adored by toddlers who find a book filled with their favorite word. A beginning reader will still be drawn to the color and play of Spot and will not be threatened by the few and simple words per page. There are many Spot books, but my favorite sequel is Spot's First Birthday which shows the same characters once again hiding for a surprise party. Ages 6 months-6 years. The more an adult hams up a book the more a baby will appreciate it.