The School Library Journal
Ladybugs, Bunnies and Molly, Oh My!
2006

PreS-Gr 2–New Jersey shore-based singer-songwriter Dawne “Dawnie” Alynne’s second solo effort maintains a soft-pop/rock or pop/country sound. Highlights include “Big Red Ball” (a soft-pop celebration of love for this favorite toy), “Animals on Parade” (a country song about the circus animals), and “Kwami and the Coconut Tree” (a Caribbean beat tune heralding Kwami’s bravery). Two numbers highlight holidays: “Smiles Like Snowflakes” is perfect for winter holidays, and “Haunted Castle” would work for Halloween. “Five Little Mousies” is a fingerplay story. Rounding out the collection are “My, My Molly,” “Little Lucy Ladybug,” and “One Small Rabbit.” Allynne and producer Joe Morgano provide all the instrumentation, with Allynne doing the voice-over harmonies. Perfect for preschool story time. – Stephanie Bange, Wilmington-Stroop Branch, Dayton Metro Library, OH