Herbert on the Slide by Rilla Alexander - ADVISABLE

Herbert on the Slide by Rilla Alexander. PICTURE BOOK. Hippo Park (Astro for Young Readers), 2022. $10. 9781662640117

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

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Herbert the Hippo loves everything about the slide. First the climb, then getting comfy. Then he sends his teddy bear down for a test run. He then sends down his truck and other toys. Then Herbert goes down himself with a tickle in his tummy. He also likes to use his imagination while climbing up and down the slide. He does it again and again. Herbert needs to give everyone else a turn.

Herbert on the Slide is a cute story that embraces the fun of a slide but also teaches children to share and take turns. The illustrations are very simple yet powerful in conveying this important message.

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