Conrad, Lauren Paige. This Is a Window. Lauren Paige Conrad, Illus. Minerva/Astra, 04/2024. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6626-5159-5. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Children are shown in imaginative play in this simple, warm depiction of everyday activity. For example, “And here is a zoo” shows a child playing with stuffed animals, and “This is our boat” shows children pretending a picnic table is a boat, with an umbrella for the sail. The text is very brief and easy to read. The digital artwork resembles cut paper collage, depicting children of various skin tones to indicate ethnic diversity of the group of friends at play. This fun, interactive story will make a great readaloud.
Penny Peck—San José State University iSchool