Easter Parade!

Karr and Richards guide readers through a jubilant Easter parade in a lively story that opens with a page of stickers, letting kids add even more animals to the action. Although many familiar Easter elements are in place, from ducks and rabbits to bonnets and candy, Karr’s sturdy rhymes avoid feeling predetermined or obvious: “High kicks, backflips, somersaults—/ What a talented crew!/ Goats-a-twirling, pigs-a-whirling,/ all dressed in bright tutus.” Richards uses a fittingly pastel palette, filling her inviting spreads with cozy details that will keep readers’ interest. Ages 3–5. (Jan.)