FICTION

Not Me!

by Valeri GORBACHEV
Not Me! illus. by Valeri Gorbachev. 24p. (I Like to Read). Holiday House. Feb. 2016. Tr $14.95. ISBN 9780823435463; pap. $6.99. ISBN 9780823435470; ebk. $14.95. ISBN 9780823436088.
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PreS-Gr 2—Chipmunk and Bear return in this fun-filled story. Bear loves everything about going to the beach—the sun, the sand, the water, fish, etc. Chipmunk does not like it at all. When Bear asks him why he came along, Chipmunk simply responds, "I came to be with you." This is a sweet and endearing story about two friends who just want to be together. Vibrant and silly cartoon spreads will delight young children. The minimal text is accessible, and the repeated refrain is perfect for pre- and emergent readers. Children are in for a surprise and giggle when Bear says he hopes he sees a big fish.
VERDICT A satisfying seasonal story about the beach but also about best buds.
Reviewed by Megan McGinnis, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY
To each of Bear's raves about the beach--"I like the sun"; "I like to swim"--Chipmunk replies, "Not me!" Meanwhile, winking watercolor and ink illustrations show what Bear misses: Chipmunk tossed by a wave, pinched by a crab, etc. A note-perfect punch line--"'Why did you come?' said Bear. 'I came to be with you.' said Chipmunk"--makes a pleasing valentine to friendship.
 , Feb 01, 2016

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