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Howes, Katey

Where the Deer Slip Through

32 pp. | Simon/Beach Lane | June, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9781665918275 $19.99 | Ebook ISBN 9781665918282 $10.99
(2) K-3 Illustrated by Beth Krommes. From sunrise to moonrise, a welcoming, cumulative narrative leads readers through a day on a farm. The opening illustration features a cozy, rolling landscape, where a stone wall and a "hedge that grew and grew" surround the farm; these "guard the yard. / The barn does, too." As the story and the day unfold, various creatures—deer, rabbits, lizards—quietly enter the yard one by one through a gap in the wall. Playful repetition brings attention to the animals, making them the true stars of the story. Humans are seen but are secondary, emphasizing the wild world around the farm. The late Howes's beautifully rendered descriptions of the natural world come to life through Krommes's signature scratchboard illustrations in a warm, earthy palette; they add a unique depth to each spread. Toward the end, an indoor bedtime scene compares life outside the window with a peaceful end to a child's day, offering a comforting conclusion.
Reviewer: Julie Danielson | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2025

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