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PRESCHOOL

Ehlert, Lois

In My World

40 pp. | Harcourt | April, 2002 | Trade ISBN 0-15-216269-0 $$15.00

(3) PS Eighteen easily recognized die-cut shapes (bird, fish, leaf) are superimposed to create ever-evolving patterns, composed from areas of contrasting colors as seen through the pages. The title concept evolves: "My world is made of things I like," each introduced with a verb; the name follows on the verso. The visual logic is problematic; still, the vibrant colors and 3-D effects may inspire children to experiment with overlaying patterns and colors.

Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2002