HAP-PEA EASTER

Written and illustrated by Keith Baker

(Beach Lane Books; $9.99, Ages 4-8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The peas are back, folks! Keith Baker’s Hap-Pea Easter picture book — his eighth in the New York Times bestselling series — uses a bold and bright color palette to celebrate both Easter and springtime.

 

 

 

 

As usual, the peas are the stars of the show, and watching their spring escapades — from flying kites to gardening to playing in mud puddles — is entertaining in and of itself. But the fun continues as they make a delightful mess decorating Easter eggs, celebrating with an egg hunt, and awaiting the Easter Bunny’s arrival.

 

 

 

 

As a bonus, readers will enjoy searching every page for a ladybug and the Easter Bunn-pea. (Sorry … I couldn’t resist!) A parting gift is the final illustration, which winks at readers with a sprinkle of dark humor.

Hap-Pea Pea-ster!

 

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• Guest Reviewer Susan Corry writes picture books and has more than ten years of experience writing and editing articles for top universities and corporations. She lives in L.A. with her husband, daughter, and two fluffy rescue dogs.
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