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Swish and Squeak's Noisy Day

by Birgitta SIF
illus. by Birgitta Sif. 32p. Knopf. Jun. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780399556227.
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PreS-Gr 2—Readers tag along for an adventurous day shared by mouse sisters Swish and Squeak. Their day is marked by the many wonderful sounds that accompany their activities, from the crunch of breakfast cereal to the stomps of imaginative play to the ring ring of the school bell, and the perfect quiet of the library. The sounds vary, but all have positive and creative associations. Swish and Squeak are the best of friends, and the soft, pastel colored illustrations echo that sweetness by adding fun details to each spread. Swish and Squeak's world is enchanting. Swish stands upon a spool of thread to reach the sink, and the matchstick box is the perfect size for a mouse wagon, as is cheese, the lunch of choice for studious little mice.
VERDICT An upbeat celebration of sound and sisterhood; recommended for most picture book collections.
Reviewed by Samantha Lumetta, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH , Jul 01, 2017

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