The Horn Book Guide

PICTURE BOOKS

Stein, David Ezra

Honey

32 pp. | Penguin/Paulsen | March, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-1-5247-3786-3 $16.99

(2) K-3 In this follow-up to Leaves, Bear wakes from hibernation. He patiently keeps busy during spring and early summer, trying his best (but failing) to forget that it's not yet time for his favorite snack: honey. Repetition and steady pacing make for compelling page turns. Stein's uncluttered compositions keep the focus on the endearing protagonist, who is depicted in relaxed, carefree lines, with warm yellows and greens dominating.

Reviewer: Julie Danielson | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2018