2015-02-03
Frothy fun from the Stella sisters, musicians and child stars of the TV series Nashville.Sans music, the text doesn't read any better than pop-song lyrics usually do: "Mom says, hurry, hurry come on / What could possibly be taking so long? // We say, Mama, we're almost done / Getting all ready for some sister fun // In the waves, in the water / In the waves, in the water." Björkman cranks the energy up, though, by portraying the recognizably drawn sibs exuberantly racing across a golden beach and diving into shallow waters positively crammed with brightly colored sea life and glittering treasure. Then, with a climactic view of a tub overflowing with suds, toys and a pair of hyped-up girls, comes the revelation that the beach was an imaginary one, the product of "two sisters who pretend a lot." The song is available for an online listen on the publisher's site. A photo album of the sisters on stage and elsewhere caps this souvenir of their first original release. As celebrity-authored books go, it could be worse. (Picture book. 5-7)
Have you noticed? There are epic picture books in our midst this month! And since we’re sure you love magical journeys, monsters in polka-dot undies, recess action heroes, and creepy stuffed koalas as much as we do, you’ll definitely need to check out our picks below. It’s some of the best literature around for little ones […]