Cooke, Trish. Catch! Ken Wilson-Max, Illus. Charlesbridge, 05/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-622-9. GRADES Preschool–1. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Preschooler Kiona and her mom play catch but have difficulty, so they try different-sized round objects to learn the skill. The text has a fun repetition where Kiona and the storytime children could repeat “Catch!” while adult listeners could repeat her mom’s phrase “No problem . . . We’ll find something else.” The simple illustrations focus on just the two characters and their activities, using deeply saturated acrylic paint and depicting Kiona and her mom as Black. First published in the UK in 2023, this is a fun way to promote the practice of repeated attempts to help young children with their confidence and resiliency.
Penny Peck—San José State University, iSchool