The board book edition of Splash!, adapted from the award-winning picture book by
author/illustrator Flora McDonnell, is the perfect book for babies and young children.
The elephants, the rhino and the tiger are hot! All the animals are hot until they go to the
watering hole to splash, play and get relief from the sweltering heat.
The story is engaging for children. My toddler runs to me with Splash! saying "hot,
hot". As we read the story, she looks forward to telling me when the animals are "hot".
She giggles when the animals are splashing in the water and kisses the baby elephant at the end. I appreciate
the interactivity this book stimulates, as well as the fact the hero is a baby.
The illustrations play an integral role in telling the story of Splash!. You can tell
how miserable the animals are just by looking at them. When you see the bold yellows and oranges,
you can almost feel the oppressive heat, while the water's refreshing coolness is evident in the
clear blues and greens.
With its vibrant colors and fun words, Splash! will quickly become a favorite among any
baby's or preschooler's growing library.
