What Is Part This, Part That?

K-Gr 2—"Just like a bee is part buzz and part sting, a rap song is part talk and part sing." This title is part picture book and part riddle. Ziefert keeps young readers and listeners thinking with provocative questions and statements, such as, "Is this glass part empty, or is it part full?" and "Steps in a staircase are part down and part up." The final page, which is devoid of picture clues, quizzes readers with additional examples, such as, "What musical instrument is part cymbal, part drum?" Slaughter employs a stylized look with blocky, angular shapes and primary colors on matte paper. Various interactive elements are scattered throughout. Some pages have sturdy flaps that open up; others have a die-cut or small flap. The font is bold with some words having a stenciled appearance for emphasis. This concept book could be a good filler between storytime tales.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA