Picnic

The renowned John Burningham is in classic form with a simple story of a boy, a girl, and some animal friends that invites the child listener to join in.

One day, Boy and Girl head down the hill with a picnic basket and meet a fancily dressed Sheep, Pig, and Duck. They all set off to find the perfect place to sit outside -- until they see Bull coming A short-lived chase segues into a gentle interactive text as the friends wend their way from an idyllic outdoor world to a welcoming house on a hill. (Can you find Pig's ball? Shall we find your bed?) In a charmingly understated tale with child-friendly illustrations and a hint of sly humor, John Burningham evokes a perfect summer day with a fresh new picture book.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/13/2014
ISBN: 9780763669454
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 11.70h x 10.30w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/03/2014
School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 114
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2014
Booklist 04/15/2014 pg. 48
New York Times Book Review 07/13/2014 pg. 16
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2014 pg. 12
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2015 pg. 18
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 166473 / Picnic
Reading Level: 2 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5