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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Leslie Patricelli
Every day is Mother’s Day as the inimitable Baby sings Mummy’s praises in a board book full of humour and heart. Now we dance. Wiggle, wiggle. I can make my…
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From everyone’s favorite one-haired baby comes a fond and funny ode to a special daddy, for Father’s Day or any day.
A toddler finds out that spaghetti is yummy, but worms– and blue crayons, and sand, and other things too gross to mention– are definitely yucky when tasted.
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It’s Halloween–time to dress up and trick-or-treat.
Baby, a toddler, loves playing during bath time.
It’s almost Christmas, and Baby cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate, creative presents to make, Santa to see (be brave), carols to sing, and the big event…
Sniffles are quiet, but sneezes are loud. Crayons are quiet, but pots and pans are loud. Whether you read it quietly or loudly, learning about these opposites has never been…
A small child leanrs the difference between No No things, such as running away, and Yes Yes things, such as holding an adult’s hand.
Oh, baby! Patricelli’s one-haired wonder returns to share the love. With comedy and warmth, Patricelli offers a universal tribute to love and affection in a board book full of instant…
Oh, baby! Leslie Patricelli’s one-haired wonder returns to share the love.
Read them like books, then stack them like blocks. Little ones will reach outfor these tiny board books starring Patricelli’s beloved baby character. Fullcolor.
In her first novel, illustrated in her inimitable style, Patricelli hits all the humorous ups and downs of being the new kid at school, navigating complicated friendships, and standing up…
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Goodbye, crib. Hello, bed! Patricelli’s beloved Baby is happy to move on to the next phase of sleep furniture. There’s so much space, and the bed feels soEdifferent. What now…
Petra is afraid of the monster that comes out in the dark. Luckily her very supportive–and very spirited–siblings find a way to turn fear into fun. Full color.
A child tells about Blankie, the best companion a toddler could have.
It's snowing! Baby and friend make the most of it in this wintry board book by a bestselling creator.
Bundle up in snowsuits and boots, and out we go... Whump…
AEMami abraza! AEMami besa! AEMami se raie! Bebae celebra a una mami muy especial con humor y cariano.
Children will easily recognize the deep bond between the child and the beloved object … this offers a warm, comforting view of a toddler’s daily world. - Booklist
Anyone who’s…
Baby’s mouth feels funny. Something is happening, and it’s not just that a puddle of drool keeps escaping. There it is–a new tooth! From discovering what’s good to bite (and…
It’s a day at the beach for Baby–and a new friend. The sun, the sand, the waves, and ice cream–what could be better? –
Hang on tight for more comic joy in this companion to the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner Higher! Higher! A day at the park. A ride on Daddy’s back. Run…
The Easter Bunny is coming! It’s time to dye eggs, wear bunny ears, and put an Easter basket out before bedtime. What will Baby find inside it the next morning…
When a little lie turns into a more serious one, will Lily and Darby’s friendship survive-or is it the end of the Rizzlerunk Club?
Lily Lattuga finally feels settled after…
Drawing from the well of parental wit and wisdom, Patricelli offers this board book adventure starring her beloved Baby character, who discovers the unlimited potential of an empty box. Includes…
Describes hair from a toddler’s perspective.
Now in dual language English-Spanish editions, these must-have toddler titlesshed light on early concepts with a comical flair. Full color.
What could be more fun than a day at the beach with Daddy? Enjoying the sun and surf with Daddy - and a new friend!
Pack a beach bag and…
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The young star of Faster! Faster! and Higher! Higher! dons a construction hat for another soaring (and slightly interrupted) exercise in imagination. Full color.
With comedy and warmth, Leslie Patricelli offers a universal tribute to love and affection in a board book that is now available in a dual Spanish-English edition.
Illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Patricelli’s bald, hilariously expressive baby acts out pairs of opposites with comically dramatic effect in these board books. Full color.
Baby is MAD. Very, very mad. What will make the mad go away? –
A day at the park. A ride on Daddy’s back. Run, Daddy! Faster! Faster! How fast can Daddy go? Patricelli reprises the duo from Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner Higher…
Leslie Patricelli’s beloved baby is back in this first potty board book.
Shadows, strangers, thunder and lightning! Sometimes Doggie gets scared. Don’t worry, Doggie. Baby is here. Baby’s toy Doggie is scared of many things: shadows, swimming pools, strangers, loud noises. Boom…
Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Patricelli’s spirited board books star an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect…
Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Patricelli’s spirited board book stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect…
This ingenious, witty picture book from Patricelli is now in a board book format. Preschooler perfect, from the mix of security and adventure to the ubiquitous high five.– The Horn…
In this companion to the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner Higher! Higher!, Patricelli reprises the duo in another humorous riff on a favorite pastimeNa laugh-out-loud-funny tale of few words about…
The Easter Bunny is coming. It’s time to dye eggs. Did you know that red and blue make purple? That blue and yellow make green? That an art project may…
It’s Halloween! Time to dress up and trick-or-treat!
A baby is delighted to experience his very first fart.
Watch out! Here comes Tickle Monster! Good thing this baby is NOT ticklish. Well, maybe just the feet, hee hee! And the tummy. And, oh no, not the armpits! A…
Going through the bedtime routine from the child’s perspective.
