Blue Burt and Wiggles

Derek Anderson Blue Burt and Wiggles 30 pp. Simon & Schuster 2006 ISBN 1-4169-0593-6 $14.95 (Preschool, Primary)


Blue Burt and Wiggles are the best of friends, ignoring the fact that they are an unlikely pair seeing as how Blue Burt is a bird and Wiggles is a worm. When the pair realizes that summer is coming to an end and that Blue Burt must fly south they are disappointed that they will have to be separated. With the help of a forgotten box of art supplies the two try to stop winter from coming. Their care for one another and efforts to stay together makes this a darling story about true friendship. Anderson’s imaginative full-spread paintings are commonly seen in his other short stories such as the Little Quack series. As usual, the vivid colors and active illustrations make the story of Blue Burt and Wiggles come to life.

ALISON SWOAP, BGSU student