Kaye Mayes (text) and Andrew Joyner (illustrator), The Easter Bum Book, HarperCollins Publishers, February 2023, 32 pp., $19.99 (Hbk) 9 780733 342967
Following on from The Bum Book and The Christmas Bum Book this new picture book from Kate Mayes and Andrew Joyner adds an Easter twist!
Carrot bum! Choccy bum! Hot-cross bun bum!
Cheeky and colourful The Easter Bum Book is sure to have little ones in fits of giggles. While there is less of a linear story, the main character is without a doubt ‘bum’.
Kate Mayes highlights ALL the bum words, in a simple and fun way, and perfectly paired with Andrew’s playful illustrations, creates a laugh out loud picture book that will actively engage readers, time and time again.
Normalising and celebrating our bodies, The Easter Bum Book instantly creates joy, humour, and connection. Endless opportunities abound to start conversations with pre-schoolers about language, anatomy, and bodily functions.
If you are after a book to get a reaction and instantly engage readers, this is the one.
All hail the mighty gluteus maximus!
Reviewed by Shelley Stephens
