Yoo-hoo, Ladybird!
Yoo-hoo, Ladybird! is a 2013 children's picture book by Mem Fox and illustrated by Laura Ljungkvist. In this book, the reader is invited to find a ladybird amongst a jumble of toys and everyday items. The game of hide-and-seek continues throughout the book with different scenarios.
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| Author | Mem Fox |
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| Illustrator | Laura Ljungkvist |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Published | 2013 (Penguin/Viking, Beach Lane Books/Simon and Schuster) |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 30 (unpaginated) |
| ISBN | 9780670077304 |
| OCLC | 845006456 |
Publication history
- Yoo-hoo, Ladybug!, 2013, USA, Beach Lane Books ISBN 9781442434004
- Yoo-hoo, Ladybird!, 2013, Australia, Penguin/Viking ISBN 9780670077304
Reception
A Publishers Weekly review of Yoo-hoo, Ladybird! wrote: "Effervescent graphics and an engrossing hide-and-seek game make this a diverting book to share".[1]
Yoo-hoo, Ladybird! has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews,[2] Booklist[3] School Library Journal,[4] and The Horn Book Magazine.[5]
See also
References
- "Yoo-hoo, Ladybug!". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. 8 April 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- "Yoo-hoo, Ladybug!". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. 1 April 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
The alternating triple pattern of text on color field, the "clue" picture and the neatly rhymed "answer" page combine for a well-ordered experience that will both entertain and instruct young children. ... Fox's playful rhymes steer young preschoolers along on this very satisfying excursion.
- Carolyn Phelan. "Yoo-hoo, Ladybug!". Booklist. American Library Association. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
Acutely aware of how preschoolers respond to language, Fox leads them through the game with a brief, pleasing text.
- Kathleen Kelly MacMillan (1 April 2013). "Yoo-hoo, Ladybug!". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
Energetic rhyming verses introduce each scene and invite preschoolers to find the beetle. ... Ljungkvist's digital illustrations are colorful and interesting, but not too busy.
- Christine M. Heppermann (2013). "Yoo-hoo, Ladybug!". Horn Book Magazine. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
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