I Love You, Little Chick

This compact, egg-shaped board book features a stout yellow chicken parent and baby chick: “Let’s celebrate now that it’s spring. Baby birds hop, chirp, and sing.” Hahessy illustrates in springlike pastels; each page of the “egg” shows the birds engaging with one another, at times surrounded by rabbits, two white mice, and heart-shaped flowers. “Bunnies bounce from here to there. There’s love around—it’s everywhere!” McLean writes. The layered oval pages create a satisfying tactile experience for young readers, while the upbeat artwork captures the delight of the season. Ages 2–4. [em](Mar.) [/em]