Cousins, Lucy. Good Place, A. Lucy Cousins, Illus. Candlewick, 04/2022. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-2425-2.
Cousins’ simple story follows four insects looking for a good place to live. Their urban setting offers many possibilities, but none are very good for the insects. After trying places like a sidewalk weed, a street puddle, a pile of garbage, and a plant sprayed with chemicals, they discover a garden with lots of places for insects and animals of all types. Cousins’ playful gouache illustrations and hand lettering provide a quick-paced, engaging look at how nature struggles to thrive in a human world. Useful for storytimes, including topical programs like Earth Day.
Joshua Rees, Daly City Public Library