Books like Inch by Inch

Leo Lionni reminds me quite a bit of Eric Carle. He has simple drawings with simple stories that are entertaining and hit the right note. This was made as a Collage with colored pencils and crayons. Birds are trying to eat an inch worm, but when they find out he can measure things, they want to be measured. So, he measures tails and necks and legs and beaks. He then has to plan his escape. It’s a cute story. The artwork is nice. Very young children and above will enjoy this little tale. The nephew wanted to see the inch worm get eaten. He was a little disappointed, but then he respected the crafty inch worm for being smart. The niece thought this was a story for younger kids and it is a bit young for her. She gave it 2 stars and the nephew gave it 3 stars.