FICTION

Bum, Bum

by Taro MIURA
9780763687847. ea vol: illus. by Taro Miura. 12p. Candlewick. Feb. 2016. Board. $8.99.
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Toddler-PreS—Miura's simple digital style doesn't leave room to invoke much charm or texture to the stories. Bum, Bum uses repetition of the same phrase at the turn of the page following each picture, such as "Duck's fluffy…bum, bum." However, the flat, graphic-art style makes it difficult for the artist to portray softness or fluffiness. Nonetheless, the baby's bottom will raise a smile at the conclusion. There, There similarly repeats a phrase after various animals are pictured crying. The conclusion implies that there, there are the magic words that will stop all tears.
VERDICT Supplemental fare with nothing special to add to the excellent array of board books this season.
Reviewed by Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA , May 01, 2016

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