Review of "All Together Now"
Review of "All Together Now" by Anita Jeram
Candlewick Press, January 2005 Paperback, 40 pages ISBN:
0763626902 Recommended Ages: Baby - Preschool
Review by Sherri Allen:
Anita Jeram's "All Together Now" tells the story of the Honeys
and how they became a family. The story starts with Mommy Rabbit
leading her children in singing their family song. The children
all have their own special parts to sing, because each child is
different. You see, the "children" are Bunny, Little Duckling
and Miss Mouse. Bunny was Mommy Rabbit's first child. One day,
Little Duckling hatched from his egg, followed Bunny home and
became the second child in the Honey family. Later, Bunny and
Little Duckling found Miss Mouse all alone and Mommy Rabbit
quickly welcomed her into the family, too.
The bond between all the members of the Honey family is
reflected in Jeram's watercolor illustrations. You see them
singing together, playing together and sharing loving moments.
You see the tenderness and affection Mommy Rabbit feels for each
of her little Honeys.
"All Together Now" is a sweet tribute to adopted children and
their families. All the little Honeys have their own special
qualities, which they celebrate in their family song. All the
little Honeys have their own strengths, which they celebrate in
their special family games. All the little Honeys look
different, but know "Mommy Rabbit's still my mommy just the
same."
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