Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books Room for Everyone

Beautiful cadence, exquisite artwork. My FAVORITE book to read aloud. My baby loves looking at the artwork as I read this book to him. He engages with the book by babbling, touching it, and turning pages. The rhythm of the words gets him more excited than most books. It's a longer book for a young baby, but he stays engaged the entire time. Highly recommend for all ages.

Having taken a dalala from Stone Town to Nungwi, I found this story relatable and a fun way to share the experience with my child! Just the right amount of Swahili vocab to introduce a bit without being overwhelming too. And lots to talk about. I’d suggest for 3+

I wish this book had been written 30 years ago so I could have read it to my children, but I've ordered it to read to future grandchildren! Its text is amusing & loving, while the colorful illustrations add interest & variety - great collaboration! I LOVE this book - every library should order a copy immediately...actually, they should order multiple copies as I'm sure it will prove to be popular with children & parents alike.

An amazing book for little ones! This has been my daughters favorite since she was 7 months old. I’m sure it’s one we’ll still read when she’s 5 or 6!I’ve traveled to Zanzibar so I loved the setting. But the rhyming and cute story is what makes it so easy to re-read.

The book counts down from 1 to 10 as more hop on the ride heading to the beach. The artwork is beautiful and there are so many tiny details that we keep discovering as we read the book every time. The rhymes flow nicely and aren't forced compared to other children's books.