Sort it Out!

by: Barbara Mariconda; Illustrated by Sherry Rogers

Published by: Sylvan Dell Publishers

Reviewed by Andrea Sisco

Oh, oh! Packy the Packrat’s mother is upset. Packy’s collection of everything that catches his eye has grown to such proportions that she has ordered Packy to sort through everything and find a place for each treasure.

Packy begins sorting through his belongings and places them in piles according to their various characteristics and attributes. But the pile is diminishing! Things are missing! Who is pilfering from Packy’s pile? It’s a big surprise.

Sylvan Dell publishes many terrific children’s books that entertain and educate. I have a few favorites. Sort it Out! is at the top of my list. Not only do I adore the cute little Packy, but the story is written in rhyme and begs to be spoken out loud. The illustrations are some of the best in the industry. They are in primary colors which will be attractive to children, but the scenes depicted are simply delightful. Packy should be a stuffed animal, he’s that cute.

When the book has been read, turn the page and move on to the section of the book that makes fun out of learning about sorting, categorizing and classifying. Then go to Sylvan Dell’s website and find the supplemental educational materials for this book.

Armchair Interviews says: For home libraries, homeschoolers and schools. Sort it Out! is a hit.

Publisher’s Web site: http://www.SylvanDellPublishing.com