Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
Getting ready for a trip can be quite a production when small children are involved, and that's certainly true for Lily, a rabbit, and Milo, a mouse, in their third adventure. It's a sunny and hot day, so the duo plan to load up their wagon with beach supplies. Oud involves her audience in the selection process, inviting readers to guess which bathing suits, towels, hats, and snacks they will bring. Unfortunately, they never make it to the beach: the book ends, rather abruptly, with Milo setting up camp in the living room. Also available: Going to the Zoo with Lily and Milo. Ages 1-up. (June) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Lily (a bunny) and Milo (a mouse) are back in two new interactive adventures. In Beach, they must decide which bathing suits, towels, sunscreen, umbrella, toys, footwear, etc., to pack in their wagon. Readers see the choices and are invited to guess which item will be chosen, and by whom. An explanation is then provided for each selection. As Lily is cramming all her stuff into the wagon, Milo is taking things out. The final illustration depicts him with all his things set up for the beach-in the middle of the living room. In Zoo, Lily and Milo go from one enclosure to the next, while the text gives clues and invites youngsters to guess which animals they encounter, with the tagline, "You tell me!" Observant readers will notice Milo's wagon filling with critters as the story progresses. The conversational texts contain simple ideas presented in short sentences. They tend to be a bit verbose, but get the job done. These simple, colorful stories could be used in storytime, especially Going to the Zoo, or as beginning readers.-Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Perhaps something is lost in this Dutch translation, but there's not much that's sunny in this beach getaway. Lily, an anthropomorphized white rabbit, and her mouse friend Milo consider what to take with them for some outdoor fun. The fashion-conscious duo reviews options, from swim apparel ("a flowered bikini or a striped one-piece?") to what to eat, and a list painstakingly chronicles their array of choices. The detailed descriptions drag through stylish footwear. "There are four pairs to choose from: blue, green with flowers, orange and pink velvet." Obvious statements weigh down the slight concept. "Lily and Milo get some towels because swimming in the ocean makes you wet." Questions transition one item to the next. Milo's eventual response to all the organizing adds a bit of pizzazz; scenes highlight the quiet interactions between the planning pair. The oversize format keeps the ever-more-burdened wagon a focal point. Going to the Zoo with Lily and Milo allows the two to arrive at their destination with slightly more bounce to their step.Packing may be boring in real life, but in this lackluster narrative, it's simply dreadful. (Board book. 2-4)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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