Larabee
PreSchool-Grade 2-A golden pup with big black spots, a long snout, and floppy ears loves accompanying his owner, Mr. Bowman, as he delivers the mail. Larabee helps to bring Little Benny a birthday card and the Mendoza family an envelope from their son in the army. Although he knows that dogs don't get mail, he wishes that just once he would receive a letter. After a busy day, the mailbag is empty, except for a piece of correspondence that makes his dream come true. Whimsical characters in vibrant colors fill the artwork, done in gouache, colored pencil, and acrylic. Bold one- and two-page paintings depict a culturally diverse community. The simple text, supplemented by expressive thought balloons, effectively details the daily routine of a mail carrier, as well as how Larabee's presence affects the people he meets. This fun read-aloud will charm children.-Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville, ALCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.