FICTION

Somewhere A Bell Is Ringing

by Barbara NYE
illus. by Barbara Nye. 48p. Penny Candy Bks. Dec. 2017. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9780998799926.
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PreS-Gr 2—In this rhyming book, young children are taken on a journey around the world through different countries and distinct geographic regions including deserts and oceans. "Somewhere a bell is ringing/in a busy marketplace/where a lady in a yellow dress/buys lettuces and lace." Nye's lovely mixed-media artwork includes hand-painted paper cut into vivid collages to create wonderful, layered effects. Young readers will enjoy the vibrantly flowing narrative, which takes them to new places filled with peoples and animals, and may feel particular delight if they find themselves represented among the pages.
VERDICT The positive message of global connectedness is warmly articulated and children will enjoy decoding the text with the charming illustrations. An engaging addition.
Reviewed by Maria Alegre, The Dalton School, New York , Dec 01, 2017

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