Inch by Inch

What can be measured in inches? A robin's tail? A flamingo's neck? A toucan's beak? A nightingale's song? The endearing inchworm of Lionni's classic scrunches himself up and down just fine as he measures the body parts of his acquaintances--until he encounters a bird more interested in a meal than a numerical reading. A fun example of quick thinking will delight young audiences. Ron McLarty characterizes an earnest and eager-to-please inchworm as well as a haughty nightingale. He sets a deliberate pace that enables enjoyment of each encounter and time to savor the cheery background sounds. Tune in the jaunty music created specifically for each creature. A.R. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine