Well it's no secret that I adore Jan Ormerod. Her illustrations are poignant, classic, subtle and at times hilarious. What I love about this wordless book is the relatable story line where a little girl is getting ready for the day and ends up "saving" the day by getting her family out the door on time. Ormerod's subtle use of color to convey emotion or even an impending disaster ("burning toast!) is unparalleled. Now, to be honest, I don't usually like books with only pictures. I feel pressure when I'm reading them with kids to get the story "right." But this book is an exception and one with a permanent place on our book shelves.
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