The Runaway Pea Washed Away by Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Willmore - ESSENTIAL

The Runaway Pea Washed Away by Kjartan Poskitt, illustrated by Alex Willmore. PICTURE BOOK. Aladdin (Simon), 2022. $18. 9781534490161

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

After the pea is washed down the drain, he meets up with a spider who needs some help. Together they try to get to dry land, but some hungry critters are standing in their way. Poskitt’s rhyming couplets make for a bouncy, easy read aloud that will delight listeners.

The pea’s wide-eyed optimism is a nice counterpoint to the pessimistic spider. Willmore packs a lot of color, fun, and expression into their illustrations.

Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS