Takeuchi, Chihiro. Whose Bones Are Those? Takeuchi Chihiro, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 06/2022. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-1-5362-2145-9. ADDITIONAL. GRADES K-1.
There’s nothing better than using clues to predict what animal is being revealed as the page turns; however, these clues are a bit difficult and purposely jumbled. Cut paper illustrations on somewhat small pages start with animal bones scattered all over the page. Turn the page and the skeleton is shown intact with the complete animal on the opposing page. The first few animals work out okay in this presentation, but readers may struggle with the final six animals, who come all together in one jumble of bones and then separated skeletons and pictures on one page instead of separate pages. Fun for those who like animal details, bones, or a challenge.
Joshua Rees, Daly City Public Library