PreSchool-K ``Oh Dear!'' is young Buster's response each time thathis search for eggs on his grandmother's farm is futile. Thepattern is the same throughout his search: he looks in the barn, orsty, or pond, where a flap can be lifted to reveal the animal thatlives there, making the sound associated with it. The animal is notlabeled, so young listeners are called upon to make theidentification themselves. When Buster finally tries the henhouse,a second flap reveals the eggs beneath the hen. The book has anattractive, open look, with much white space and clear, large type.The animals and farmyard scenes are large, simple forms in brightcolors. Unfortunately, Buster and his grandmother are doll-like intheir circle heads, dot eyes, and red-spotted cheeks, and do nothold the same appeal. Lift-the-flap books are a gimmick thatchildren love, but these flaps are particularly fragile, and eachis hinged in a different place. Eager hands tugging at them willeasily result in a cry of ``Oh dear!'' before too long. David
Once upon a time in the Night Garden, the Tombliboos wereriding on the Pinky Ponk, drinking their Pinky Ponk juice. Oh dear!Pinky Ponk juice has spilt everywhere! Read this sweet story andfind out who helps the Tombliboos clean up. This sturdy firststorybook features your little one's favourite "In the NightGarden" characters - Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka, theTombliboos and more! Board pages, rounded corners and a hardcoverare perfect for little 1-3 year old "Night Garden" fans to readover and over again.
