We all know the song “All God’s Critters”, however the illustrations in this book make it a hilarious song and a book to definitely check out. Throughout the entire books All of God’s Critters are putting on a show for the audience. My personal favorite is the hippopotamus who is also on the front cover. Kadir Nelson is the illustrator and I always love his people and the seriousness of his illustrations, but this particular book is completely different from his other work. However, I enjoyed it just as much. Make sure as you read this book to take the time to notice all the animals facial expressions and dance moves, you won’t be disappointed!
Umami By Jacob Grant New York: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024. Picture Book. Umami is a little penguin who is sick of eating the same thing everyday, cold fish --ugh! She becomes determined to find new foods and flavors, so Umami begins a journey across the sea in search of something different to eat. She reaches a place with a plethora of delicious options, and tries bitter, sweet, sour, and foods with umami (just like her name!) among others. Umami decides to bring all these delicious new flavors back for the other penguins to try in a feast. But, will the other penguins enjoy this new experience? Filled with charm and humor, Umami is a diverse romp through a universal experience --am I willing to try something new? What will it be like? The idea of trying new foods and flavors make it especially relatable, and the appealing illustrations will have many readers ready to hop out on a culinary adventure. A humorous and sweet ending, caps off this delig...
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