Quick Booktalk
Little Worm has a song stuck in his head, but he doesn't know where it came from. He asks some of his friends, but they all have their own ear worms to share.
About the Illustrations
The pictures in this book are so much fun. The animals dance in ways that perfectly complement their natural postures and movements, and they have such endearing faces. Each page really just shows the animals against a white background, but that provides more than enough action to keep readers engaged.
Story Time Possibilities
This book absolutely must be read aloud, and if possible, the audience needs to join in on each animal's refrain. Part of me wishes there were tunes provided for the animals' songs, but I don't think you need to invent your own. Just chanting them is so satisfying and will definitely give preschoolers the giggles. I actually think the toddlers at my story times will like them too because they're so rhythmic and repetitive. This book fits a bunch of themes: animals, quests, music, dance, etc. It reminds me a bit of The More the Merrier by David Martin. I'm undecided about whether the books are too similar to pair together.
Readers Advisory
I almost didn't request the book because the publisher recommended it for media-savvy kids, and we don't do much media. I'm glad I took the chance anyway because you don't really need to be up on current music or any specific type of music to enjoy this book. It's just a fun exploration of movement and word play that I can't wait to share with my kids and their friends.
Disclosure
I received a finished copy of Ear Worm! from Candlewick Press in exchange for an honest review.
