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Higher! Higher!  by Leslie Patricelli
978-0-7636-3241-0
Candlewick Press

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Higher! Higher! is a uniquely colorful and artistic book about a girl who loves to swing higher and higher on her swing set.  The little girl tells her Daddy “Higher!” and she keeps going higher and higher in the air.   

Along the way, the little girl sees a mountain climber, a rocket ship, and even greets an alien!  Didn’t we all want to take such a spectacular ride as children? 

While looking through the book the first time, I noticed that the book had extremely bright, vivid colors and fun look to it, which is unlike other children’s books I’ve seen.  Upon further inspection, I realized that the book is entirely illustrated using acrylic paint on canvas!  While (without a doubt) many children’s books are artistically illustrated Higher! Higher! has something really special.  I would proudly display any of the original illustrations from it in our entrance way.  This is true art. 

I would recommend this book for any child age 2 to age 7.  Any child who likes to swing will enjoy this book.  The repetitive wording will help to instill confidence in the newest readers.

Reviewed by Elaine Russo for Book Boo (http://www.bookboo.com)