Mary Had a Little Lamb

A retelling of the first verse of the traditional rhyme, this board book presents the story of Mary, a little black girl, and her adventures with her pet lamb. Clearly aimed at under-ones, the book is a perfect size for exploring with a baby. The bold and colourful illustrations with their multicultural emphasis draw the eye and will be attractive to infants as they have a very high contrast with the neutral tones of the background. Given the age group at which the book is aimed, rather too much space is given to the text, which occupies half of most double page spreads. This story will help infants learn how to interact with books.