FICTION

In, Over, and On (the Farm)

by Ethan LONG
illus. by Ethan Long. 40p. Putnam. 2015. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9780399169076.
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PreS-Gr 1—In three brief chapters, readers are introduced to humorous situations involving a hen, pig, goat, and cow with an emphasis on the concepts of "in and out" in chapter 1, "over and under" in chapter 2, and "on and off" in chapter 3. The resolutions to the farm animals' various prepositional troubles are hilarious. The cartoon illustrations with bold black outlines, speech bubbles, spare text, and funny expressions add to the humor. With one well-placed flap and two gatefolds, the title will be laugh-out-loud fun for both preschoolers and those beginning to read on their own. The title is a natural match for the author's Geisel Award-winning title Up, Tall and High (Penguin, 2012).
VERDICT A hilarious title that will be enjoyed by preschoolers and early readers alike.
Reviewed by Ramarie Beaver, Plano Public Library System, TX
In this easy-to-read story, a chicken, goat, pig, and cow jump in, on, and over coops, fences, and tractors on a farm. Winner of a Geisel Award for the preceding Up, Tall and High, Long uses silly situations, well-placed liftable flaps, and bold illustrations (filled with thick lines and cartoonish characters) to offer a highly engaging lesson on directional prepositions.
 , Nov 01, 2015

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