This unassuming little paperback holds a bit of magic. In typical Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson fashion, Is This You? invites young readers into a delightful adventure where imagination and reality blend seamlessly.

Each two-page spread asks the child a question, accompanied by playful and humorous illustrations. “Is this where you go to school?” is paired with scenes like a dog school and a school of fish. It’s easy to picture the delighted giggles of five-, six-, and seven-year-olds as they imagine attending class with puppies or fish. The whimsical humor and charming illustrations by Crockett Johnson make this a delightful read.

From the start, the book directs the child to “get some pages of paper, all the same size…” and invites them to participate actively. As each question is presented, alongside its silly examples, the book prompts the child to draw their own response on a page. By the end, the child has created their “very own book about you!”

This blend of storytelling and creativity encourages children to become both authors and illustrators, crafting something uniquely their own. The idea is imaginative, making this book ideal for read-aloud, preschool time, or even group settings where children can laugh together.