Review by Booklist Review
In this attractive book, pairs of young animals solve their dilemmas fairly by sharing. Two mice want the same hunk of cheese, but when it's divided into two, each looks happy with one piece. Two bunnies are each satisfied with half a carrot. Kittens, piglets, and bear cubs also learn this useful strategy. And when two children both want Mommy, they all enjoy a group hug. The story unfolds in short sentences, and in the distinctive artwork, bold, craggy lines and solid colors define the characters, whose initial frowns shift to smiles when they share. A sturdy board book with a playful touch: die-cut windows on alternate pages.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Two bunnies but only one carrot--what to do? This engaging die-cut board book shows the way! The book is populated by seven different pairs of animals and people, the duos and their expressive faces each performing a tiny, two-page drama, perfect for the toddler set. Two frustrated mice eye each other over a coveted chunk of cheese, their mouths dipped low and bodies adversarially positioned. A page turn and a little die-cut magic evenly split the tasty treat, and the mice are reconciled, their bodies now mirrored, grinning with circular ears overlapped and eyes blissfully closed. The book flawlessly culminates with two human children struggling for Mommy's attention. Clever Mommy envelops the two halves into one whole inside a big hug. All three present White. For caregivers, accompanying short, straightforward sentences such as "Let's each have a piece" are ideal for modeling social skills. Die cuts also nicely demonstrate early fraction concepts as friendly brown bears divide grapes or kittens cut a fish in half. The animals are striking and approachable, made of bubbly shapes bordered by thick, irregular black lines and filled with brightly saturated colors. A small, thick cardboard trim size is perfect for toddler hands, and the die cuts are sturdy. Sharing is caring, and this small gem of a board book is a delight to share with little listeners. (Board book. 2-4) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
