It begins on a Monday morning as Mr. Postmouse sets out on his rounds, to deliver mail and packages to a wide range of animals in the neighbourhood. He starts with bear…
I am not an unbiased reviewer, I happily admit I love Marianne Dubuc’s picture books! It started with In Front of My House and each new one is equally fresh and charming. The illustrations are there to be studied and enjoyed, with little treasures and clever little tidbits to be discovered. This new addition to her collection is a joy to read, and I can’t wait to share with a group of kids. It begins on a Monday morning as Mr. Postmouse sets out on his rounds, to deliver mail and packages to a wide range of animals in the neighbourhood. He starts with bear… I love the nods to fairy tales throughout this picture book. Bear is clearly having breakfast - I think we can assume it is porridge - with Goldilocks. Later we see references to Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs. These are great conversation starters, and can help really engage children in the story. This little peak into the Rabbit family's home is sure to cause some giggles... Dubuc does not shy away from the pointing out the dangers of the animal world, here Mr. Postmouse it is a bit concerned about the package for the chickens... For a children’s librarian, one of the best things about this book is that almost every animal’s house has books in it! We see a rabbit, a pigeon, a worm, a crocodile, a fish, a penguin, and a goat actually reading. It is subtle and lovely. The story ends with Mr. Postmouse arriving home with one last important delivery. This is a picture book to be savoured and shared. It has a perfect balance of text and illustrations, and it is sure to make everyone smile. Put it on hold today: Mr.Postmouse's Rounds by Marianne Dubuc.
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