Bernstein, Ariel. You Go First. Marc Rosenthal, Illus. S&S/Paula Wiseman, 06/2023. [44]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-6659-1151-1. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Friends Cat and Duck arrive at the playground and see the new corkscrew slide—are they brave enough to try it out? Duck cannot wait but Cat is more cautious, asking “Duck, is this safe for you?” This is a humorous way of addressing fears and will be useful for social and emotional learning. There is repetition in the text that will grab young listeners, and the story is very relatable. The full-color illustrations are achieved using colored pencil and digital colors, depicting a variety of animals at the park wearing human clothing.
Penny Peck—SJSU iSchool