I Like to Paint
(Things I Like)

PreS-Gr 2--Each title in the "Things I Like" series takes a kid-friendly topic and describes a variety of ways to engage with it. Short, simple sentences, along with repetitive text, are intentionally designed to support developing readers. Layouts are bright and eye-catching, with a large photograph that depicts the content of the text on each page. Labeled photographs allow readers to engage with subject-specific vocabulary, and the books present a diverse group of children across the different photographs. An index, a picture glossary, and table of contents are also included. VERDICT With an upbeat tone and several deliberate features to help build comprehension, these titles will be most useful when read with a teacher or caregiver.