Stick by Irene Dickson - ADVISABLE

Stick by Irene Dickson. PICTURE BOOK. Nosy Crow (Candlewick) . 2018. $15.00. 9781536200164

BUYING ADVISORY: PRE-K – ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

This is a very wholesome and simple story about a boy and his dog. They find a stick and use it for a wide variety of purposes, like tossing it, drawing with it, and stirring with it. Eventually it helps them both make a friend. Features large incredibly colorful and bright summer day illustrations.

This is a fun book to read with pre-k and help them to brainstorm uses for everyday objects. Its very simple and easy to understand. One use that was left out was swordfighting –honestly that would be one that little kids would think of, which makes this book very sweet and sedate, no parent would object to this book being in a school library or classroom. The illustrations are fantastic and quite large –easy to share with a group for a read-aloud.

Reviewer: Stephanie MLS & Author.