FICTION

Chess

by Anne Elder (text) & illus. by BlueBean

Little Hero. (Gamer Baby). Apr. 2021. 18p. Board $8.99. ISBN 9781946000248.

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Toddler-PreS–Toddlers will learn when to say “Checkmate!” and more in this introduction to chess. Bright digital illustrations accompany each one-sentence page. When describing specific pieces, e.g., the pawn or the queen, the illustration demonstrates all of the directions the piece may move on the chessboard. A recent resurgence of interest in chess will likely make this volume fly off shelves, and even adults will appreciate such simple lessons.

VERDICT A great purchase for large collections or where there is a gaming community.

Reviewed by Brooke Newberry, early literacy librarian, La Crosse, WI , Jul 01, 2021

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