LOST, by Bob Staake, Anne Schwartz Books, Oct. 1, 2024, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 3-7)
A little girl sets out to find her lost cat and finds some other missing pets along the way in Lost, by Bob Staake.
Where, oh where is Kitty? She’s not upstairs… not in her litter box… not at her food bowl. Hmm…There’s only one thing to do: find this lost cat.
As the cat’s owner roams town in hopes of finding her pet, she discovers she’s not the only one missing their beloved animal. There’s also a lost dog…a lost bird…even a lost giraffe!
Join the search party in this almost wordless story that celebrates helping our neighbors and gently reminds us that what is lost can always be found. —Synopsis provided by Anne Schwartz Books
Lost is a wordless picture book full of heart and humor. Wordless picture books are a lot of fun to read with little kids. It becomes an interactive experience as they work out the dialogue they want to pair with the illustrations. And the kids can change it every time!
Bob Staake’s story is smart and filled with amusing surprises. His use of panels allows for more narrative. And his illustrations are delightful. His use of color and space really makes things pop. This is exactly the type of book my daughter would have loved as a young child. I highly recommend it.
About the author illustrator:
Bob Staake is the prolific illustrator and creator of many books for children, including Bluebird, My Pet Book, The Red Lemon (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book), and The Donut Chef (a Children’s Choice Book Award finalist). Bob’s highly acclaimed commercial illustrations have appeared in the New Yorker, Time, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. He lives in Massachusetts. Visit him at bobstaake.com.
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