"Lou ... are you paying attention?
I can stop reading, you know.
No, Maman, this is good!
I have to do this so
I use up all my energy ...
and get overtired!"
Lou is four, and he has spirit. In short chapters, with black-and-white sketches that fill in details of Lou's daily adventures, readers come to know the young boy whose life is lived to the fullest. He loves to visit his grandparents, enjoys parties and playdates with friends, and experiences other special times through thoughtful, imaginative ways in every season.
It's realistic, laughable, and certainly entertaining to follow Lou as he moves from one occasion to the next, all while showing readers that life is good. His cartoon adventures will be familiar to many readers who have likely experienced such silly moments. Whether it's the middle of the night, outdoor play, bathtime or bedtime, the author has created a book that will speak to parents and children about shared memories of times enjoyed together. This is a lived childhood, with her young son who inspired most of these little glimpses.
Reading it together is sure to spark discussion of similar times for listeners. Qin Leng's wonderful artwork does an amazing job of capturing and collecting brief scenes from family life and sharing them with joy and wonder. Lou is the center of attention from start to finish, just as he should be.
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