Tuesday, May 16, 2023

When You Open a Book by Caroline Derlatka and Sara Ugolotti. - ESSENTIAL

When You Open a Book
by Caroline Derlatka, illustrated by Sara Ugolotti
. PICTURE BOOK Bushel and Peck. 2022. $19. 9781638190943

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

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH 

Two children are in a space with many books, they choose one and open the book. The magic begins, they begin their journey in a bird-shaped boat, traveling far to a dragon’s lair, riding the back of a hare, sleeping on top of a tall palm tree and waking to fight pirates, and then having tea under the sea. There is a friendly giant and a rainbow to go over and a witch in a tower, of course. Finally, the two readers travel to space; the room and stars. Will the two readers return home? Yes, close the cover and you will see.

Ugolotti’s illustrations are fantastical, magical, and enchanting. The colors used are bright, vivid, and engaging. There is so much to see on each page, readers will be mesmerized for hours studying each detail. The text is rhyming and flows smoothly a real page-turner. Children will love When You Open a Book, it is everything the text and illustrations depict, a magical and charming read. The characters are multicultural. 

Deanna M. - Elementary Media Tech

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