cover image Yummy Ice Cream: A Book About Sharing

Yummy Ice Cream: A Book About Sharing

Emma Quay, illus. by Anna Walker. Dial, $5.99 (24p) ISBN 978-0-8037-3568-2

In one of four books launching the Hello, Friends! series, diminutive Owl drops subtle hints to Panda and Sheep that they might share their ice cream: " %E2%80%98Yummy ice cream,' says Panda. %E2%80%98It looks yummy,' says Owl." Walker incorporates collaged fabric prints into creamy, sage backdrops (Sheep's ice cream looks like it was borrowed from Strawberry Shortcake's closet), providing a gentle contrast with the muted colors of the animals. Quay and Walker nicely convey both Owl's longing and joy when Panda and Sheep finally share. The well-trod message is delivered with panache and abundant sweetness. Available simultaneously: Let's Play House; Goodnight Sleep Tight; and Puddle Jumping. Up to age 2. (Apr.)