Lloyd, Susannah. Who Ate Steve? Kate Hindley, Illus. Nosy Crow, 03/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 979-8887771311. GRADES Preschool–Kindergarten. OUTSTANDING.
An unknown narrator tells a story about the difference in size between Marcel the bird and Steve the worm, but has to keep interrupting the story because Marcel keeps trying to eat Steve instead. Readers will enjoy telling Marcel to stop, trying to save Steve, and gasping at the surprise ending. Cartoonish digital illustrations combine with often changing font sizes to encourage the readers to join the narrator in helping Steve and admonishing Marcel, adding to the reader’s enjoyment of the story. Includes access to the Stories Aloud audiobook version via a QR code for use with a phone or tablet.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library