Moreira, Henrique Coser. First Day of May, The. Henrique Coser Moreira, Illus. Levine Querido, 03/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $15.99. 978-1-64614-382-5. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. ADDITIONAL.
Moreira’s wordless Portuguese import follows a young child (pink skin, black bobbed hair, white pants, and long red top) during a seemingly long-awaited adventure out to the green outdoors. This small, square book uses a limited color palette and heavy dark lines to show readers the child’s outdoor exploration, some of which is clearly imaginative (including flying and stretched-out bodies of kids and animals). Many pages feature multiple comic-like panels (up to six), that demonstrate the action, and readers can then fill in the gaps with what they think is happening.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library