Murphy, Mary. Chirp! Mary Murphy, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 03/2022. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-1-5362-1769-8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-K.
Birds say hello to a brand new day with a tempo building from one sparrow chirping as the stars fade away, on up in number and volume through a variety of birds singing their own good morning songs. After the rooster cries cock-a-doodle doo, the noise level really jumps with all the birds singing at once, then a small blue bird outdoes them all in volume and spirit. Murphy’s digital illustrations progress from early morning darkness (dull, mostly black shapes) to sunup, where lots of color and brightness show the glory of the new day. Storytellers who are good with bird voices will find much to work with in this fun storytime addition.
Joshua Rees, Daly City Public Library