Saturday, September 2, 2017

Charlie's Boat by Kit Chase - ADVISABLE


Chase, Kit.  Charlie’s Boat.  G.P. Putnam and Sons (Penguin), 2017.  $16.99.  Content: G.  PICTURE BOOK.
Charlie is an adorable bunny and his two friends are Lulu (bird), and Oliver (elephant).  Charlie and his friends go fishing and they both catch a fish and he catches a stick.  They decide to make boats and Charlie’s is the slowest.  He’s happy for his friends, but a little sad.  They decide to build a big boat together and go fishing and Charlie finally catches a fish.

The watercolor and ink illustrations are soft, idyllic, and utterly charming.  The story is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners.  It teaches that instead of comparing with your friends, it is more fun to work together.   
Pre-K - ADVISABLE.  Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS. 

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