![]() You know how Bank Street College established a board book award last year? Baby, this better win ALL the things. That round theme is so enticing to the eye, even as the text is just hilarious. In these books there’s this wonderful marriage of the baby’s tufty hair and a bird or sun or moon or whatever it’s resembling. ![]() I remember years and years ago when my (now fifteen-year-old) niece saw the book Not a Stick as a toddler and was rendered helpless with laughter at the concept. Portis is, of course, an old hand at this and you can trust that she knows how to write for young readers. By far one of the funniest concepts for the ankle biter set I’ve seen in a while (that wink on the cover of I’m Still Up just slays me). The other pounds that groundwork to pieces with a shovel. Seems to me that they’re a set, plain and clear. I find it impossible to separate these two books in any logical fashion. I’m the Boss by Elise Gravel, translated by Charles Simard Interactive and a lot of fun, I’m willing to forgive it its occasional loquaciousness. The rest of it could be for their older siblings, hanging around, wanting to press their own grimy digits against the prints. There is, I noticed, a small part in darker print with simpler words that you could read to younger readers. ![]() Now a lot of the text pays the price of being too old for babies and preschoolers. So it starts out little (it’s really interesting that the smallest prints don’t always come from the smallest animals) and then grows to the point where your hand is pressing up against the prints of a bear and moose. It shows a range of animals’ paws, and you can compare how big they are to your own hand. Now this little board book has a lot of the same appeal as that old Steve Jenkins title Actual Size. Santi NuñezĪm I the only one who sees this title and immediately starts singing, “How Deep Is Your Love” every time? Yes? Just me? Figured as much. Just remember to tie that shoelace before you put it away. I’m sure it’ll get a little grimy over time (what doesn’t?) but it appears to be plenty sturdy. As for libraries, nothing about this comes apart. Even so, with its bright colors and wonderful photographs of little kids’ faces, this should be a necessary purchase for every preschool in the nation. THAT is where the frustrations come out, my friend. If I had my way, the zipper portion would be less about simply moving the darn thing up and down (any baby could do that) and be more about fitting the bottom of a zipper into its necessary groove. Of course, nothing in this life is perfect. Montessori-inspired, it calls itself a “fasteners book” and links itself to Montessori’s focus on “hands-on learning that engages imaginative young minds and helps children to reach their full potential”. This isn’t the first book to try and teach kids basic everyday skills, like how to button and unbutton or how to snap things, but it’s certainly one of the more sophisticated. I’m a true sucker for a truly clever board book. Care for a heart shaped koala on your bum?īedtime for Duckling: A Peek-Through Storybook by Amelia Hepworth, ill. ![]() Bonus Fact: Susanne König is an acclaimed tattoo artist. It was probably marketed a lot around Valentine’s Day, what with the hearts and all, but would work well in any home any time of the year. One of the lovelier accordion books to come out. Backgrounds alternate between black and white, and everyone in the pictures is very happy. Some of the art is quite artistic and some is downright cartoony, but all of it is very pleasant en masse. It’s black and white images of animals in family units, their bodies in the shape of hearts. And this one isn’t particularly groundbreaking or anything. I just don’t! They usually leave that stuff to the little pubs. Why? Because I don’t usually see the big publishers taking the time and energy to create quality board books. I was honestly surprised to see that this book was coming out with Philomel. Concoct a potion with our personalized Halloween party invitations and Halloween washi tape.Just to clarify, if you make an accordion-style book in black and white with babies and the art is good, I’m going to be on board with all of that. Carve out time to perfect your pumpkin with paper. Explore retro Halloween & nostalgic treats. Halloween wrapping paper is a wicked find for spooky art or great gifting. Brew the best Halloween baskets & Halloween gift bags in town! Celebrate a Happy Halloween with the boo friend that would never ghost you by shopping Halloween cards. Monsters, spiders, and vampires- Oh my! Seeking spooky and fun Halloween finds for Halloween 2023? We have the tricks and treats that will let the ghoul times roll! Halloween craft supplies and Halloween stickers that are bewitching! Stir up some hocus pocus for your Halloween party with gourd goodies! We have Halloween plates and Halloween decorations, online and in-store.
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