Baby's First Words: Easter

Toddler-PreS–A simple board book with adorable illustrations. Readers will find only one or two words per page, with digitally produced illustrations of bunnies, flowers, decorated eggs, a hen, chicks, chocolate cake pops, a butterfly, an Easter basket, a lamb, and spring (depicted with a leafed-out tree). As a bonus, readers can point out shapes, such as an oval on a bunny’s belly, round chocolates, and Easter eggs decorated with hearts and stars. Together, adults and children can make animal sounds for the hen, chicks, and lamb. The charming pastel cartoon-like illustrations are interspersed with vibrant yellows, purples, and greens. The chocolate cake pops are also authentically colored. The text is in a simple font, uncapitalized and placed on uncluttered backgrounds. The illustrations and text are streamlined and simple—just right for the intended audience. Laforest has written this as part of a holiday-themed first words series, focusing on the non-religious aspects of the holidays. VERDICT A great choice for libraries looking to increase their Easter board book offerings. –Sarah Sieg (School Library Books)