Open This Little Book
Here’s a tale about friends and books and the great qualities of both. Rabbit, Frog, Bear, and Ladybug are all reading their own books, but when Giant can’t open his small title, they work together to make sure he can get in on the joy of reading. Cleverly designed as books nestled within smaller—and then larger—books, this bright offering is rich with vivid colors. Children will be drawn in at many levels: the pithy text, the fun illustrations, and the interactive format that can be used for everything from learning about size and colors to opening books. At first glance, this seems deceptively simple. But debut author Klausmeier and artist Lee, creator of the joyous Wave (2008), have provided a fresh offering that will keep kids mulling over the multilayered love of hold-’em-in-your-hands books. Preschool-Kindergarten. --Melissa  Moore