Description
From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 1–As in the other books in the series, Thompson and Erdogan again draw readers into the joys of a simple frolic. Done in jewel-toned acrylics, the double-page paintings create a sumptuous backdrop for this sensory-rich adventure as Mouse and Minka go on a picnic and sample watermelon, roll in the grass, fly a kite, spill lemonade, and feast on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The poetic, spare text dabbles in alliteration, describing "Marching, munching, bold, black ants..." and "Tipsy-tumbly, tickly, green grass." A final proclamation–"Hooray for summer!"–tops off this delicious taste of the season for young listeners. –Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Lauren Thompson is the author of several picture books, including the popular Mouse’s First series, Little Quack series, and the Wee Little series. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed The Apple Pie That Papa Baked as well as Leap Back Home to Me ; Chew, Chew, Gulp! ; and Hop, Hop, Jump! She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn, New York.Buket Erdogan has always been inspired by vibrant colors and children’s art. She has illustrated the New York Times bestselling Mouse’s First series and the Calico series. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Features & Highlights
- Mouse and Minka invite YOU to celebrate summer with a picnic in the park. Roll down the hill
- on tickly green grass.
- Fly kites
- fluttery high in the sky.
- And don't forget juicy watermelon! But before it's time to go home, a summer surprise sparkles in the sky.
- CRACKLE, POP, BOOM!
- What's making that sound?
