Preschool Day Hooray!

Hooray for "Preschool Day Hooray!" What a find for toddlers. The short rhyming text practically bubbles with clever word-play, the kind that children like to repeat, making the fun their own. Strauss has zeroed in on the sort of familiar detail children delight in--like rainbow Band-Aids, "tricky" puzzles and "topply" blocks. And the text is mommy-friendly too. I love "picky eaters, (not so neaters)." Nakata's joyful, exuberant illustrations are a perfect complement to the fun verses. And having the suprise opening-up of the last page is a bonus. How many preschoolers and soon-to-be-preschoolers do you know? That's how many copies you'll want to order. Consider yourself warned.

Strauss gives a familiar and delightful tour of a typical day at preschool. The scenes in this book are instantly recognizable for children in preschool, who are thrilled to see their experiences reflected so vividly. The book is also useful for reassuring children who are anxious about starting preschool. It shows them what to expect, presenting preschool in a joyful, comforting light. The text is written as a poem, with fun word-play that children love to repeat. My favorite lines are: "Hokey-pokey? Okey-dokey!" The colorful illustrations are incredibly lively -- even the bean sprouts in their sprouting dish look animated and joyful. The illustrations include tiny details which fascinate children, such as a line of ants in the back of the playground. If you have preschool aged children, you will definitely want to treat them to this book. This book also makes a beautiful gift for grandchildren or the small children of friends.