All Through My Town [Board book]

Rising, waking
Bread is baking
School bus honks its horn

Who are the people in your neighborhood? Perfect for the pre-K set, this adorable rhyming text takes a walking tour of your community. The fresh modern art of Leo Timmers features hidden details and a perennial theme reminiscent of Richard Scarry. Little ones will beg to re-read again as they discover the characters who repeat throughout the art in this sweet and vibrant story.

Jean Reidyis also the author ofToo Purpley,Too Pickley, andToo Princessy. She's been told that a naughty little kid lurks somewhere inside her-and she takes that as a compliment. She lives in Colorado with her husband and four children. www.jeanreidy.com

Leo Timmershas written and illustrated several books for children includingWho is Driving?and the award-winningHappy with Me. He lives in Belgium with his wife and daughter. www.leotimmers.com

This simple, fast-paced text about community is a perfect addition to our board book program.

Richard Scarry has some competition in this effort, which follows a toddler-age bunny and his mother around town on their errands. Neatly encapsulates the three-ring circus that is a little tyke's world and gives children an opportunity to practice all kinds of skills. Kirkus Reviews

With spreads jam-packed with detail and event . . . it's an undeniable feast for the eyes. Publishers Weekly

This spirited picture book is as much fun to browse through as it is to read, and it could spark classroom discussions about neighborhoods and community workers. School Library Journal

Classic and contemporary feeling, this echoes both Golden Books and Richard Scarry&The scenes could be interpreted as set anywhere from Manhattan to Meadow Lakes, Alaska, thereby making this relatable to a wide range of youngsters. Booklist