Who wakes rooster?

This engaging book is built around the fact that roosters crow at sunrise. It begins by asking where each farm animal is. The dog is sleeping because the cat isn't meowing because the horse isn't neighing, and so forth, all because the sun hasn't risen and rooster hasn't crowed. Double-page illustrations in dusky blues, greens, and purples show each animal in its resting place. The figures are rendered in paint and colored pencil, then cut and pasted for a three-dimensional effect. The results are warm, homey, and visually very interesting. When rooster finally crows, the pages turn sunny and bustling as each creature plays its role and the farm springs to life. Strong visual appeal combined with satisfying repetition make this a sure choice for the young.