I Can Praise God

Toddler children from various ethnic backgrounds model different methods of praise while touching on the concept of opposites. “I can praise God by myself,/ Head bowed hands folded,” writes Krueger as Jones pictures a blond boy in cloud pajamas kneeling next to his blankie. A page turn reveals a busier scene, as children embrace and hold hands (“I can praise God in a great big crowd”). The cozy artwork celebrates kids being kids, banging on drums and mugging for readers, and Krueger makes it clear that there’s no wrong way to worship, whether loudly or quietly, whether happy or sad. Up to age 3. (Apr.)