Friday, October 11, 2019

Walk this underground world by Kate Baker and Illustrated by Sam Brewster –OPTIONAL


Walk this underground world by Sam Brewster.  NON-FICTION. Big Picture Press (Candlewick), 2019. $20. 9781536208566

BUYING ADVISORY:  EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

This lift the flap book features scenes that are underground. So Montreal’s subway system, a prairie, an Egyptian Tomb, the burrow of the naked mole rat, a Berber Settlement in Tunisia, and many more. Under the flaps are interesting facts and information. The illustrations are harmonious and not too busy.

I think a second or third grader would have tons of fun lifting the flaps and reading the facts. The Flaming Cliffs, the Egyptian tomb, and the salt rock mines in Poland would be of particular appeal. I was surprised to see three subways, which is kind of repetitive, even if they are different cities. The artwork was stylized and could have been a real hit if there were little funny things or more interesting things to look at.

Reviewer: Stephanie MLS & Author.

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