FICTION

Milo and Millie

by Jedda ROBAARD
illus. by Jedda Robaard. 32p. Candlewick. 2014. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9780763667832. LC 2013944028.
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PreS—Milo and his stuffed bear Millie embark on an imaginative bathtime adventure, accompanied by a paper boat folded from a map of Tasmania. They sail past a building-block city, encounter giant frogs, and brave a swirling whirlpool—all before bedtime. The watercolor, pencil, and collage illustrations are lovely, with soft edges, a rosy-cheeked boy, and a floppy teddy bear. The delightfully spare text narrates the action with fewer than 10 words per page, perfect for easing a toddler into bed. This gentle book will be excellent for sharing one-on-one or with small groups, and includes instructions for folding a paper boat.—Martha Link Yesowitch, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, NC
Milo and his stuffed bear Millie sail off on an adventure, past some fearsome frogs, through a storm, and on until they're finally saved by hopping out of the bathtub. Unfussy watercolor and pencil illustrations with lots of white space and a collaged boat (folded from a map of Australia) bring the brief story to life. Instructions for folding a paper boat are included.
Reviewed by Martha Link Yesowitch , Jul 01, 2014

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