Chirp!

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Voices that join together make sweet music indeed. . . . This gentle, simply told story addresses the importance and enjoyment of friendship and collaboration. The eye-catching illustrations feature colors and patterns suggesting the emotional heft of Chipmunk's airs; ample white space permits focus on the tale's lively goings-on. The animal protagonists have engaging personalities and faces; their coats' realistic furriness is achieved via the artist's deft, swift strokes. Sweet music is best heard by those who really listen. -- Kirkus Reviews Voices that join together make sweet music indeed. . . . This gentle, simply told story addresses the importance and enjoyment of friendship and collaboration. The eye-catching illustrations feature colors and patterns suggesting the emotional heft of Chipmunk's airs; ample white space permits focus on the tale's lively goings-on. The animal protagonists have engaging personalities and faces; their coats' realistic furriness is achieved via the artist's deft, swift strokes. Sweet music is best heard by those who really listen. -- Kirkus Reviews A chipmunk sits on her rock, chirping happy songs, bittersweet songs, and sometimes, songs that are very sad. While Rock excels at listening, Chipmunk longs for a friend who can sing with her. . . . Nicely phrased and using repetition effectively, the text is strongly in touch with young children's impulse to befriend inanimate objects that come alive in their imaginations. The expressive, digital illustrations set the stage beautifully and bring the characters to life. . . . An appealing picture book exploring friendship and music. -- Booklist * April 15, 2021 *