Most storytellers are familiar with "Over in the Meadow"--that classic song. Well, "Over in the Woodland" is a mythical take, filled with centaurs, mermaids, and cyclops!

I must confess, the illustrations were my favorite part of the book. They were STUNNING. I truly wanted to be in this woodland world forever. As a librarian, I can see the children oohing and aahing with every page!

Here is one thing though I did not care for. There is a hidden griffin on every page. Which is great in theory. Kids love hidden things to find. What I discovered was that it meant the counting part of the tale difficult. Sometimes the griffin was so pronounced you counted him with the other creatures on the page. Which kind of defeats the counting purpose if you get it wrong.

Still, this book is gorgeous and a fun addition to the collection--especially for fantasy fans!

**Thanks to Edelweiss and Familius Publishing for the ARC of this book** ( )

Note: I received an ARC at ALA Midwinter 2020. ( )

Such a wonderful book! The images are so beautiful, and the rhythm of the words is enchanting! This picture book features beautiful artwork and mesmerizing text depicting mythological creatures in a counting book format. ( )