‘Night at the Fair’ pictures and words by Donald Crews
Published by Greenwillow Books, 1998
This picture book is ‘an oldie’, but Crews’s illustrations capture the busyness of every fair. This would be a great picture book to read in preparation for a trip to the fair, actually. Bright pictures, busy with people eating, talking, waiting, riding, playing, watching, and so on. There isn’t a storyline, per se; however, this is a great discussion book, which can be used to interest a hesitant reader and get him or her excited about telling their own story. There’s a lot going on in the illustrations, and I appreciate that Crews kept the text simple.
It’s almost fair season, too! This picture book reminds us of the magic surrounding a local fair. It mentions food, games, prizes, and rides. I think the one thing I always enjoy seeing that is missing from this book is animals, but maybe every local fair doesn’t include animals. What are you looking forward to at the fair?
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