Speaking as a mom the book is cute. I don't know if I'd buy it for my kid (if I had one at that age) but I'd get it out of the library.

Speaking as a preschool teacher, it probably would not be very popular. The idea that 2 young kids would be allowed to go down the streeet alone would cause a scandle. Also that Billy did something his mom wouldn't approve of (hanging upside down on the monkey bars) would also be frowned upon. It also may be seen as encouraging kids to do something dangerous. The story lacks something. Most kids books have a moral or lesson or a problem that needs solving or something silly happening. Something that would either hold the child's intrest or make the adult think it's something the kids need to hear. Finally, the pictures need more colors. Most seem to be alot of blue green and white. Those can be calming colors which would be good for a bedtime book but this is a busy kid book. I don't fully agree with Captainmarc that the parents are going to worry about shadows. What stood out more for me was that some pages had alot of background detail, like the slide and swings but other places it was just flat grass and gray sky. If you are adding sky it should be bright blue like a sunny day.

Look at some of the authors (and illustrators) who have stood the test of time, Dr Seus, Eric Carle (the favorite in every one of my classes), Jan and Stan Baranstain, Richard Scarry. None use realisctic pictures, though you can do that, but they make them colorful and fun for the kids.

I'm sorry I hope I'm not coming off too harsh. It's a nice start. Try reading it to some local kids. See what they think. Also show it to some moms and teachers and get their opinions. Keep trying.

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