Some Things Go Together (Harper Growing Tree)
PreSchool-Grade 1-Wolff has created luminous illustrations to go with this reissue of Zolotow's text (1969). The poem is still fresh and appealing, as different pairs of things are linked together: "Peace with dove/Home with love" or "Gardens with flowers/Clocks with hours." The rhythm of the language is soothing, making it a terrific bedtime story. The poem always comes back to the refrain, "you with me," along with a picture of an adult and child sharing a cozy moment. Featuring vibrant colors outlined in black, Wolff's paintings are warm and endearing, adding to the feeling of comfort in the text. The artist masterfully combines the two sets of images without overwhelming viewers. For instance, "Sand with sea/and you with me" is illustrated with a father and daughter playing together along the edge of the ocean. The feelings of family love fostered by this book will last long after the last page is turned.Susan Marie Pitard, Weezie Library for Children, Nantucket Atheneum, MACopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.