MILO WALKING

What will Milo see on his walk today?

Milo, a young boy with curly brown hair and beige skin, sets out on a walk through the neighborhood, holding hands with his mother, who has long, wavy brown hair and beige skin. They come upon a big puddle, and Milo decides the rain has left it for him to discover. When Milo pretends his reflection is a real child, his mother plays along and replies. From there, the pair hear buzzing bees humming as they go about their daily activities. They see bright yellow flowers whose perfume reminds Milo of his mother, and they see white tails in the sky from a plane hidden in the clouds. Milo’s mother gently encourages Milo’s imaginings and even helps him with an art project that Milo works on to help them remember the day. Howe’s sensitive prose expertly guides readers through this sensorial adventure, offering touchstones of wonder and delight (especially the welcoming slobbery kisses from a friendly pooch). Kikuchi’s luminous palette depicts whimsy and joy in each small moment—the images are awash in delicate blues and warm yellows, outlined in soft grays and browns. Varying perspectives provide close-ups of Milo’s experiences as well as bird’s-eye views of him and his mother in nature, keeping young readers engaged and curious themselves.

An enchanting invitation to go outside, take in nature…and enjoy every moment of it.