Boynton, Sandra. Woo Hoo! You’re Doing Great! Sandra Boynton, Illus. Little, Brown, 04/2023. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-0-316-48679-8. GRADES Preschool – 1. OUTSTANDING.
A chicken insists she has the solution to the common problems of stress, lack of confidence, and insecurity. Everyone needs a friend who will cheer them on with a “Woo Hoo!” which is repeated several times and will get listeners to cheer along when used for storytime. Featuring Boynton’s signature full-color cartoon animals, from ballet dancing hippos to tuxedo-clad rhinos, the artwork adds to this joyous story. The direct rhyming text and the illustrations pair perfectly for a wide age range and the message is never heavy-handed.
Penny Peck—San Jose State University iSchool