BOOP!, by Bea Birdsong/Illustrated by Linzie Hunter, (June 2023, HarperCollins), $19.99, ISBN: 9780063214804
Ages 4-7
If BOOP! is not the most-read book of the summer, I will take it personally. This adorable book invites readers to boop – lightly tap – dog snouts (snoots) of all shapes and sizes. The story is an interactive delight, with cheerful and vibrant illustrations of a plethora of dogs, noses held high, awaiting an engaging BOOP! from readers. Birdsong’s playful narrative extends rhyming invitations and praise no one will be able to resist: “Booper[s] extraordinaire! The boopiest booper[s] with booping flair!” A perfect readaloud that will enchant readers of all ages, BOOP! begs to be read out loud and shared. (Just remind your kiddos to ask their adults for permission before they boop a snoot.)
Have some doggie coloring pages on hand for post-storytime enjoyment, and if you have stuffies available for booping, put them out! Add songs like “B-I-N-G-O” and the chorus from “How Much is That Doggie in the Window?” for a Doggie storytime.
Mom Read It 
Ooh, here is a book I will need to gift to some little people in my life!