Posts Tagged ‘baby-books’

“The little boy’s expressive face fills many spreads, looking content while licking sugar from his fingers, or inquisitive while big sister creams butter in a bowl. This pleasant book makes baking look like so much fun that kiddos are likely to be inspired to try to help out in the kitchen.” —Sarah Hunter Click here to […]

“Oh this book is so perfect for Little Miss (closing in on her second birthday in a few months)….The text is also rhyming which is so great for this age. The illustrations are delightfully soft – a perfect compliment to the text.” Click here to read the full review

“In Hat On, Hat Off, Toronto author and librarian Theo Heras humourously captures the complexities of getting a toddler dressed and ready to go outside….Renné Benoit’s softly hued, realistic watercolour illustrations extend Theo Heras’s simple, conversational text. Subtle swatches of knitting patterns appear in background details. The little boy’s stuffed pal Bunny also wears a hat, brightly […]

“A little hedgehog sets off on a voyage of sensory discovery in the picture book, How Do You Feel?, by Rebecca Bender…. Through an elegant simplicity, the author is able to use richer language, which becomes accessible to even the youngest of readers. This is a lovely story for young children, as it explores the […]

“A toddler’s big sister tries to get him ready to go out, but there are so many hats to choose from. And so many things to remember.… Theo Heras uses spare and simple language to tell a story that toddlers and preschoolers (and certainly their parents and caregivers) are sure to recognize. Renné Benoit’s soft […]

Excerpt: “All libraries [should buy this book]”—Youth Services Book Review Full Text: “Format: Hardcover/Board book Rating: (1-5, 5 is a starred review) 3 Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? The format of this book is a cross between a hardcover and a board book. The cover is padded and the pages are […]