INCH BY INCH

What can be measured in inches? A robin’s tail? A flamingo’s neck? A toucan’s beak? A nightingale’s song? The endearing inchworm of Lionni’s classic scrunches himself up and down just fine as he measures the body parts of his acquaintances—until he encounters a bird more interested in a meal than a numerical reading. A fun example of quick thinking will delight young audiences. Ron McLarty characterizes an earnest and eager-to-please inchworm as well as a haughty nightingale. He sets a deliberate pace that enables enjoyment of each encounter and time to savor the cheery background sounds. Tune in the jaunty music created specifically for each creature. A.R. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/ MAY 07]