Where is Tippy Toes?

Title:Where is Tippy Toes?

Author/Illustrator: Betsy Lewin

Published by: Simon & Schuster Children's 

Where is Tippy Toes is a charming selection for toddlers. The sturdy die-cut pages tell the story of the cat Tippy Toes and where he likes to wander. Cat lovers will relate to Tippy Toes' fondness for sleeping in dresser drawers and his dislike of the garden hose. With one line of text per page, it's not too long - just perfect to hold the attention of even the youngest story listeners. I loved the illustrations! The bold, bright over sized pictures are just perfect for a small audience. The page with Tippy Toes glowing eyes among the fireflies is wonderful. I also like the nighttime scenes they shimmer with the pale yellow moon and the texture of the blue sky that spills over into the blue fence posts and blankets. Lets don't forget about the bright colors represented in the daytime the sunny yellows, oranges and greens. 

This is a natural choice for bedtime and is also effective as a read aloud for any story time group of toddlers. The die-cut, different sized pages make it a bit challenging for group sharing, but it is well worth it. With a great flow, sturdy construction, and joyful illustrations, this is an enthusiastic recommend. This book would be useful for teachers in planning lessons on time or night and day.