Review by Booklist Review
Whittingham's book for very young children has a repetitive text that begins: "Rabbit has ears-- / Long, floppy ears. / Rabbit has ears." Each clear, full-color photograph shows one of nine animals on the left side of the page; on the right is a smaller picture of a child revealing their corresponding body part along with the words "I do too!" The name of the animal is printed in a bold typeface of one of several colors, while the child's statement is shown in the same yellow, green, red, or blue. The highlighted body parts include ears, eyes, nose, cheeks, and tongue, and the featured kids come from several different backgrounds. At the book's conclusion, five simple activities, which use the text for inspiration, are suggested for playtime. This entertaining activity book will work well for one-on-one sharing and as a toddler storytime selection, since it encourages children to shout out the refrain while pointing to the body part being named. Due to the repetition, this title could also serve as a beginning reader for slightly older children.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Animals' physical features compared side by side with children's. This picture book compiles photographs of familiar animals along with similarly adorable kids. The simple, repetitive text has a singsong-y feeling: "Owl has eyes-- / Big, round eyes. / Owl has eyes. / I do too!" A close-up of the owl's face is paired with an image of a bespectacled, tan-skinned child looking up from an easel at the camera. Other pages compare showcase body parts like ears, nose, legs, and, of course, the titular belly. The images are detailed--one stunning picture even depicts the tiny insects stuck to a frog's tongue midlick. The kids portrayed are diverse in terms of race and ability. The repeated refrain of "I do too!" invites readers to pick up the rhythm and to reflect on their own body parts. The book closes with a note about the importance of movement and body positivity for a child's growth and development along with a list of suggested activities to try together. The format, repetition, and neutral observations make this a refreshing title among body books for toddlers and preschoolers. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A welcome message of appreciation for human (and animal!) bodies. (Picture book. 2-4) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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