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PreS--When a little blue bird takes a clumsy first step out of his nest, he lands abruptly on the forest floor. Before the startled fledgling can recover, a curious squirrel comes along, scaring them both into retreat. Off stumbles the bird, meeting a string of creatures along the way--a buzzing bee, a frolicsome frog, a stalking Cheshire-like cat, and a snoozing dog. Surviving each hazardous encounter, the youngster scales the dog, reaches the roof of its house, and finally tries his wings, making his precarious first flight over the heads of the animals. Repetition and a familiar rhythm make this a satisfying read-aloud for very young children ("This is the dog that opened wide and a bird that nearly walked inside"). Each line, set in large type, is positioned beneath panels of loosely rendered ink-and-watercolor illustrations, set against a pale speckled background. Muted and sometimes murky blues and greens set off brighter cartoon animals with exaggerated expressions. Wispy lines and crosshatching add texture, and Ayto's familiar contour line effectively mimics the bird's movement and shaky flight. A good choice for those looking to supplement their storytime collections.
Paula A. Kiely, Milwaukee Public Library, WI
Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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