What’s Your Sound, Hound the Hound?
Whenever a new picture book by Mo Willems is published, I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Why? Because I know I will love it!
Willems is the author of over thirty picture books – many of which he also illustrated. He is perhaps best known for his hugely successful “Knuffle Bunny” series – but his “Pigeon” and “Elephant and Piggy” series are also extremely popular, as are his standalone titles.
Willems released nine new books in 2010, and, while I loved each one, my absolute favorite was What’s Your Sound, Hound the Hound. It features Cat asking other animals what kind of noise they make. So, of course, Dog goes “woof,” Cow goes “moo,” etc. But what does Bunny say?!
The text in What’s Your Sound, Hound the Hound is very simple, and much of the story’s charm comes from the wonderfully expressive illustrations. Little chick looks so very proud when he “peeps” and poor Bunny looks stunned and devastated when he realizes he has no sound. And I couldn’t help but smile at how Cat is portrayed – she reminds me of a preschooler – a bundle of energy and full of endless questions!
What’s Your Sound, Hound the Hound is a perfect book for beginning readers. It also makes a great read aloud. I’m looking forward to sharing it with my preschool storytime group soon!
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Posted by Julie @ Nanaimo Wellington
