All right. I know it is a little early for Spring, but this morning I'm in a springy mood for two reasons.

1. My family is coming into town tonight. Everytime they visit, I suddenly notice that my closets and pantry are a wreck. My bathrooms stink. And four loads of laundry are waiting to be folded. Make that seven. So, today I am spring cleaning.

2. And I love this springy picture book for its simplicity and tenderness.


Cheep! Cheep! by Julie Stiegemeyer, illustrated by Carol Baicker-McKee

As you can see by the cover, this book is cute! These three little chickies anxiously await the hatching of their newest addition. The text is extremely simple. A story unfolds using only words that rhyme with Cheep! and endearing pictures.

This book looks like a regular picture book, but the pages are actually thick like a board book. The texture in the illustrations really enhance this simple book.

This book is definitely best for the littlest chickie listeners.

In a word, Cheep! Cheep! is SWEET.