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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 |
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.
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]
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.
Acutely aware of how preschoolers respond to language, Fox leads them through the game with a brief, pleasing text.
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.