Have a Look, says Book Allegra Goodman her only dress in tatters

her only dress in tatters

but before that

Oliver is only there because his mom’s the school custodian

A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book

Have a Look, says Book Allegra Goodman her only dress in tattersSoft kittens, wooly socks, soggy mittens, fleecy flocksthis pictorial celebration of things tactile explores how what we touch touches us. Theres a reason why toddlers put everything (or so it seems) into their mouthsits how they understand itwith grabby hands, open mouths, andhereopen book. In Take a Look, Says Book fleas seem to hop off one page, peas squish bean bag flat on the next. The images seemingly come to life, just as so much comes to life