Sunday, June 16, 2013

You're Wearing That to School? by Lynn Plourde-ESSENTIAL



Plourde, Lynn, ill. by Sue Cornelison, You’re Wearing That to School? Disney Hperion, 2013. PICTURE BOOK

Going to school for the first time can be scary. After all what is a hippo to wear? Tiny gives his friend, Penelope (an exuberant hippo) advice on the first day of school. After all, Tiny just wants her to fit in and not stand out. Penelope just wants to be herself. What’s a hippo to do?
The plot and story line are great and enduring. The bright, beautiful pictures are breathtaking and memorable. Readers will love and identify with the characters. Recommended for any library collection. PreK, EL (K-3). ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Kira Moody, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.

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