COUNTDOWN TO EASTER

In this addition to the Count and Find series, readers are invited to find objects related to Easter hidden in the illustrations.

A diverse group of characters count down the 10 days until Easter. Each double-page spread shows children involved in activities, some more closely associated with the holiday than others: “10 days until Easter and we decorate our Easter tree.” “6 days until Easter and we have a picnic at the park.” Readers are invited to find 10 bunny rabbits, nine bumblebees, eight carrot-shaped cookies, and so on until the day before Easter, when children must find one Easter Bunny. For the spread labeled “3 days until Easter and we go to an Egg Roll,” the illustration appears to depict the White House, which does indeed traditionally hold an Easter Egg Roll. The vivid, candy-colored cartoon illustrations are quite busy, but children should have no difficulty finding the concealed objects and will enjoy the search. Adults wanting to introduce little ones to the holiday may want to supplement this with other resources. The illustrations include a child who uses a wheelchair, several wearing eyeglasses, and one who uses a hearing aid. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A sugary confection that will keep children busy in the lead-up to Easter.