Hoot and Peep, written by Lita Judge has been such a joy to read. The illustrations are fun and beautifully done. While reading Hoot and Peep, I couldn’t help but think about my boys.
Synopsis:
Hoot the owl is very excited for his little sister, Peep, to join him on the cathedral rooftops. She’s finally old enough to learn all his big brother owly wisdom:
First, owls say hooo.
Second, they always say hooo.
Lastly, they ONLY say hooo!
But why would Peep say hooo when she could say schweeepty peep or dingity dong? Why would she speak when she could sing? As she explores the breathtaking Parisian cityscape, Peep discovers so many inspiring sights and sounds—the ring of cathedral bells, the slap of waves on stone—that she can’t help but be swept up in the magic of it all.
Hoot doesn’t understand Peep’s awe, until he takes a pause to listen . . . and realizes that you’re never too old to learn a little something new.
Our thought:
We have really enjoyed this book. My oldest son always wants to teach his little brother things, so we could totally relate to this book. While big brother can get frustrated, he sure knows he’d miss little brother if he isn’t around.
This is such a great story and perfect for siblings. It shows that even though they may find different ways to do the same task, it doesn’t make one wrong and one right. This sweet and beautifully illustrated book is perfect for all ages.
