Hank Goes Peck

In this follow-up to Hank Goes Honk (2024), Hank has a “pesky” habit of pecking just about everything, from a trampoline to an inflatable raft to a knitted scarf. A time-out and even an uncomfortable encounter with a bull fail to tame Hank’s pecking. Cleverly placed holes throughout the book, some round and others ragged, represent Hank’s pecks (and are integrated into the illustrations on the backs of the pages as well). Hank’s dour expression and silly hat belie his mischievous actions. Although Hank may not be a favorite with adults, preschoolers will likely find Beedie’s illustrations of Hank’s naughty pecking and its madcap consequences hilarious. —Booklist