“Penguins toddle, Flap and waddle.” “Central Park Zoo is home to different kinds of waddling, toddling penguins, including gentoo, chinstrap, king, and macaroni.”
This delightful picture book takes us on a tour of Central Park in New York City.
Each two-page spread as a short rhyming couplet followed by a sentence or two explaining the landmark or attraction in the park.
The book takes us through the seasons – highlighting different things you can do and see based on the weather.
I never knew there were so many things in Central Park!
We see illustrations of Wallman Rink, the iconic skating location, for winter and of Sheep Meadow, a beautiful place to enjoy the shady trees and who used to have actual sheep grazing on the grasses.
There’s the Great Lawn, a concert location, and we learn about the Atlantic Flyway, a bird highway which has a stop in the Ramble in Central Park.
I think my favorite part about this book is the dual narrative. I really appreciate the simplicity of the rhymes – for when you want bedtime to come as quick as possible – but also the option to read out more information and learn a thing or two about all these locations.
The illustrations were just so vibrant and beautiful – they really sealed the deal for this book for me!
With thanks to Familius Publishing for sending me a free copy in exchange for an honest review
Miranda Reads 