Sebastian is bored with the view from his roof, so he decides to make a patchwork balloon and sail off to see new sights. He meets a bear, a very tall bird and three sisters along the way. They discover a broken down roller coaster and work together to rebuild it. Spoiler: they ride the roller coaster together into the night.
Hardback, paperback or borrow from the library: Definitely hardback. This is a sweet, endearing story that would be a perfect addition to your child's personal collection.
Snuggle, move and groove, or read on your own: Snuggle. The quiet nature of this story and the emphasis on cooperation among friends will make for a great discussion among readers and listeners.
Highlights: Caldecott winner Philip C. Stead does not disappoint with these colorful but soft illustrations. Similar to his other picture books, there are very few harsh lines and the color scheme is fluid throughout the story.
There sure are a lot of picture books on cooperation out there. But books that are subtly about cooperation? Not so much. Even as an adult reader, I was surprised by the realization that not only had Sebastian made new friends, but they had achieved something great together in such a short time!
Sebastian loves pickle sandwiches and offers them to his new friends. Quirky and yet, awesome.
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