  | Molly, Olive, and Dexter : you can't catch me! (Molly, Olive, And Dexter) Author: Rayner, Catherine | |
| Price: $23.08 | ||
Summary:
Dexter the fox is frustrated when his owl and hare friends keep winning their chasing game, until he remembers that he has a special talent, too.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (11/15/24)
School Library Journal (05/30/25)
Booklist (01/01/25)
The Hornbook (00/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/30/2025 Toddler-Gr 2—In this sweet tale of friendship, hare Molly, owl Olive, and fox Dexter play a lively game of tag. Dexter begins the game and tags Olive. Molly runs away, but Olive's wings are strong, and she tags Molly. Poor Dexter! He finds out he is no match for the big, thumping bunny paws and rabbit leaps nor can he outrun Olive. He is tired from all that running, so he takes some time to think and plan—that's what foxes do! Dexter comes up with a genius plan: he may not be able to outrun his two friends, but he can trick them. Readers will be entertained by the winsome pastel illustrations that bring the story to life. Rayner takes the simple childhood game of tag and makes it whimsical. End papers feature beautiful watercolor illustrations of the giant oak tree and the animals' meadow. VERDICT Add this to collections; it's perfect for toddlers and beyond.—Pamela McLeod Thompson - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 01/01/2025 In this charming series' latest, woodland animal friends Molly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox compete in a rousing game of tag. Getting the action started, Dexter boops his nose against Olive’s feathered wing and calls, “You’re It!” Off to the races, Olive flies through the air and swoops down to catch Molly, who then hops around the oak tree in pursuit of Dexter: “‘Got you!' Molly says with a laugh, and off she whizzes again.” Rayner’s textured, delicate mixed-media illustrations are completely in tune with the lively action of the spare text. Captured midleap, the hare’s muscular legs soar across the page’s airy white space. Dizzy and unable to keep up with his speedy pals, Dexter feels too pooped to participate and considers dropping out of the friendly race. Not content to be mistaken for a sore loser, the fox reflects upon his individual strengths and finds a clever way to stay in the game. This playful picture-book romp will catch the interest of the storytime crowd. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
