I Got the Rhythm, written by Connie Schofield-Morrison, illustrated by Frank Morrison. Frank Morrison's unique trademark illustrations, with his exuberant elongated figures, perfectly convey the infectious energy of Schofield-Morrison's vibrant prose. While walking in the city with her mom, a young girl thinks of a rhythm in her mind ("think. think") and she soon hears the rhythm with her ears ("beat. beat") as a guy drums on some buckets on the sidewalk. The joy of the music spreads through her body, and soon all the other kids join her in a triumphant dance. Someone pushes the button on a boom box and soon everyone in sight claps, snaps, shakes, and stomps. This glorious interactive book invites story hour participants to dance along and perhaps even form a parade! I love the final image of the girl, seen from behind, in full dancing glory, with the words "Boom Box. Beat Bop. Kaboom. Kaboom" accompanying her on the page. A joyous rush of a book.
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