cover image At Home

At Home

Sian Tucker. Little Simon, $2.95 (22pp) ISBN 978-0-671-73399-5

These nursery board books are bright, pictorial catalogues of the familiar objects in a toddler's world. The small books are arranged loosely by theme--At Home depicts items generally found indoors, like furniture and food; Going Out features things usually observed outdoors, like ducks and clouds. Tucker's bold palette, simple lines and chubby shapes are well suited to the format and audience. The illustrations here are reminiscent of Lucy Cousins's recent board book ventures, though a bit more staid in their execution. Clear, boldface names on each page make these ideal for beginning identification, and graphically they're a treat. Ages 2-5. (June)