The Lost Picnic

PreS-Gr 2—It's easy to get lost in this seek-and-find book, a perfect follow-up to Cronin's The Lost House. This installment follows Grandad and the children as they make their way through a park, towns, and villages, across a river, and by a gas station on their way to a picnic, all while dreaming of the many treats they will enjoy when they get there. Each page offers something new to discover, including many of their picnic basket items that have been left along the way. The bright, saturated illustrations and enchanting spreads completely suck readers in. Cronin's recognizable style is reminiscent of that of classic picture books but has a modern feel and a vibrant neon palette. Like any good seek-and-find book, this one ends with a callout to readers: "Can you go back to the start of their journey and find all the items, so Grandad and the kids can have their picnic?"