FICTION

School: A Super Fun Question & Answer Lift-the-Flap

­Flowerpot Pr. (Toddler Trivia). May 2025. 10p. Board $9.99. ISBN 9781486731411.
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PreS–This board book will appeal to those who enjoy flaps and are curious about school. The text is presented in a trivia format, with multiple-choice questions and answers that are illustrated and clearly labeled. As a bonus, the format is a good way to encourage readers to explore as they read. Some concepts, such as a whiteboard, may be above readers’ heads, but offer a conversation opportunity: markers don’t go on walls or people. This book was viewed digitally; flaps appear to be chunky and great for little hands. While the text is not specifically written to calm fears, it does present facts about the school day. The content of the book relates more to getting ready for school: what items to take, riding the bus, and what to expect in a classroom. The school day does appear to end after lunch. Illustrations are one-dimensional and vibrant. While there are different objects to find and discuss on various pages, the artwork is very basic and almost generic. The illustrations include diverse skin tones in children and adults.
VERDICT Purchase where back-to-school collections need bulking up.

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