At the Supermarket

by Anne Rockwell, Anne Rockwell (Illustrator)

Overview

On a special trip to the supermarket, a young boy helps his mom buy what they need. There are meats, fruits, and vegetables to put in the shopping cart; soap and toilet paper, too. But the most important ingredients are those needed to bake a birthday cake. Children love to help out at the grocery store. In her signature style, Anne Rockwell conveys the adventure of a trip to the supermarket from a young child's point-of-view.

Thirty years ago, Anne Rockwell collaborated with her husband Harlow on this charming book. This beloved favorite has been newly updated, now as a board book, for a new generation of young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627793155
Publisher:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date:	10/20/2015
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	30
Sales rank:	364,551
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

ANNE ROCKWELL is a beloved name in books for preschoolers. She is the author of Big Wheels, Let's Go to the Hardware Store, My Preschool, and Little Shark and over 100 books for young readers.

Editorial Reviews

"Rockwell’s cheery paintings and child-focused text make this a delightful selection to share all year round."-School Library Journal

“Rockwell's 1979 classic gets a makeover with new illustrations and an updated story. . . . Its quiet clarity is sure to attract newcomers who appreciate the simpler pace of life it reflects.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The brightly colored gouache illustrations on white backgrounds show the child helping to fill the cart and feature such items as produce and a container of ice cream alone on the page, making identification easy. This is a fun, educational read-aloud.” —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

01/01/2016
Toddler-PreS—A trip to the grocery store is a highlight of many young children's day. Here, a child narrator describes his favorite things, from the automatic doors to the endless aisles of products. This particular excursion is special because in addition to the standard items, the boy and his mom are buying supplies and treats for his birthday party the next day. Rockwell's cheery paintings and child-focused text make this a delightful selection to share all year round.

School Library Journal

Rockwell's 1979 classic gets a makeover with new illustrations and an updated story. As in the older version, a young boy and his mother go to the grocery store together. Their grocery cart fills with staples likely to be familiar to readers-bread, milk, eggs, grapes, carrots, paper towels and soap for laundry and dishes. Throughout the trip, Rockwell captures the eager helpfulness of the young boy, as well as his anticipation-the final groceries are the ones that will make his birthday cake. Thanks to brightly colored gouache illustrations, readers go to the store with the pair-no matter what store parents shop in, the artwork reflects commonalities, and the close-up views of the groceries are generic yet easily identifiable. While it's a shame this update does not do more to include ethnic diversity in the foods acquired and depicted, its quiet clarity is sure to attract newcomers who appreciate the simpler pace of life it reflects. (Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews