FICTION

Aberdeen

by Stacey PREVIN
illus. by Stacey Previn. 40p. Viking. Aug. 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780451471482.
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PreS-Gr 1—Aberdeen is a little mouse who doesn't mean to leave his yard but is drawn to explore the world when a balloon dreamily floats by and captures his attention. This adorable and expressive creature will delight readers as they follow his adventures from one yard to another. Aberdeen floats over dandelions and finally lands in a nearby forest where he searches for his mother and his way back home. Aberdeen's bucolic world is brought to life by Previn's bright and vivacious watercolors. The tale is easy to follow, and the excellent text-to-image ratio allows readers to decode words with ease.
VERDICT This wonderfully illustrated story will delight emerging readers and make a fine addition to any picture book collection.
Reviewed by Maria Alegre, The Dalton School, New York City , Jul 01, 2016

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