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Welcome: A Mo Willems Guide for New Arrivals

by Mo Willems

Book Details

Publisher:Hyperion Books for Children
Published:2017-05-30
Pages:3585
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Mo Willems' introductory guide for new arrivals welcomes readers to the world using bold, eye-catching graphics and clever text that is perfect for reading aloud. With a fun and heartwarming message, Welcome playfully interacts with the reader with its meta-humor, while addressing such topics such as injustice, cats, friendship, and family. This one-of-a-kind guide to the world is a must-have for infants and new parents alike.

Our Review

This witty guidebook for the newest humans offers a refreshingly honest tour of our world, tackling everything from the perplexing nature of cats to the foundational importance of family and friendship. Mo Willems' signature bold graphics and clever, read-aloud-ready text create an immediate, playful connection, while the book's meta-humor brilliantly acknowledges the reader's fresh perspective on this strange new place.

What sets this apart is its unexpected depth, as it doesn't shy away from acknowledging life's complexities, including the concept of injustice, all while maintaining a heartwarming and reassuring tone. The direct address and interactive feel make it a genuinely shared experience, cementing it as an essential, one-of-a-kind first read that parents will enjoy as much as their captivated infants.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction