tashrow's review
4.0
Told in a bouncy rhyme, this picture book counts its way through a trip on the New York City subway. It starts with a mother and daughter heading down the steps into the subway and counting their one MetroCard. They go down 2 flights and catch the 3. Onward the story goes, merrily counting the turnstiles, the people, seats and stops. Once the book reaches ten, it counts its way right back down again, ending when the pair climb there way up into the one and only Union Station.
The rhyme here is completely infectious. It bounces along, skips and dances. It appears effortless and free and is very readable. In fact, it is hard not to read it aloud. The illustrations by Yaccarino show the main characters in full color while the others are one solid color and a black outline or just a colored outline. It makes for a book that is bright and bold.
Perfectly paced and brightly rhythmic, this counting book will be enjoyed by all sorts of children, not just the ones who have taken a subway before. Appropriate for ages 2-4.
The rhyme here is completely infectious. It bounces along, skips and dances. It appears effortless and free and is very readable. In fact, it is hard not to read it aloud. The illustrations by Yaccarino show the main characters in full color while the others are one solid color and a black outline or just a colored outline. It makes for a book that is bright and bold.
Perfectly paced and brightly rhythmic, this counting book will be enjoyed by all sorts of children, not just the ones who have taken a subway before. Appropriate for ages 2-4.
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