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Higher! Higher!
- By Leslie Patricelli
- Genre: Picture Book
Common Sense Media says
Exhilarating imaginary trip high above the swingset.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know the young girl on the swing is never afraid, but eager to go ever higher into the sky.
What's the story?
A young girl getting pushed on a swing makes a familiar request: “Higher! Higher!” She imagines herself soaring ever higher, above buildings and mountains and into space, for a high-five with an alien counterpart before swinging back down to Earth to do it all over again.
Is it any good?
Only six words are used in the entire book, but the pictures are an exuberant tale all on their own. What child hasn’t imagined soaring above the trees while on a swing? But what about going so high you could give a thumbs-up to a mountaineer, or wave to passengers in a plane?
Leslie Patricelli captures the boundless joy of swinging, and kids will readily relate to the young girl’s adventure. Animated, expressive artwork makes this an energetic read, perfect for pre-readers and new readers.
Bold, bright, and playful pictures are a joy.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about pretending. What do you imagine when you’re on the swings? How high would you go?
What would you see? What do you pretend on the slide, or in the sandbox?
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All books by this author/illustrator are fresh and fun and delightful. We have this one, as well as Yummy Yucky, Big Small and the rest. Classics!
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| Author: | Leslie Patricelli |
| Illustrator: | Leslie Patricelli |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Picture Book |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press |
| Publication date: | March 24, 2009 |
| Number of pages: | 32 |
| Hardcover price: | $15.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 2 - 5 |
| Read aloud: | 2 |
| Read alone: | 5 |
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