YES This must-have toddler title sheds light on some concepts with a comical flair.
Yanking cat by tail: no NO. Gentle pat on back: yes YES. And it s funny how dumping a bowl of food gets a very different reaction from mastering the use of a spoon. An expressive baby demonstrates familiar behaviors and their predictable responses in an amusing board book that merits a giant YES "

YES This must-have toddler title sheds light on some concepts with a comical flair that will make readers HAPPY.
A towering ice-cream cone makes Baby HAPPY. But when that delectable treat goes splat, it makes Baby SAD. And how quickly HAPPY turns to SAD when a favorite red balloon flies away Even the littlest listeners will relate to this playful look at a pair of emotions that are part of every baby s day."

"Refreshing. . . . A perfect birthday book for a toddler "
School Library Journal
(starred review)
What s better than getting a brand-new toy as a birthday gift? Playing with the box it came in Climb in for a flight across the ocean, a jaunt on a sailing ship, some sledding down a slippery slope, and a brief stint as a robot. Good thing the toy pup that came inside the box is happy to come along for the ride Leslie Patricelli draws from the well of parental wit and wisdom for another adventure starring everyone s favorite baby character."

Read them like books Stack them like blocks Little ones are sure to reach out for these tiny board books starring Leslie Patricelli s beloved baby character.
Included in this set is a sampling of Leslie Patricelli s must-have toddler titles, perfectly sized for little hands. Featured are four fun, chunky books: * BABY HAPPY BABY SAD, * NO NO YES YES, * QUIET LOUD, * YUMMY YUCKY."

Hooray SPLASH Leslie Patricelli's beloved Baby is back

It's time for a bath Whee And Baby obliges as only he can, playing with bubbles (and using them to make facial disguises from Santa's beard to bunny ears), imitating a motorboat, and letting Mommy wash his single hair. And what would tubby time be without running away naked and shiny clean--only to be scooped up and tickled? A beloved bedtime ritual takes on new joy in Leslie Patricelli's bright artwork, exuberant language, and simple, familiar scenes.

A new toddler title charts a crucial achievement.

There comes a point in a toddler's life when going in one's diaper is only one possible option, and the question must be raised: Should I go in my potty? With pitch-perfect humor and pacing, Leslie Patricelli follows the inner dialogue (sure to have little ones shouting responses) and hilarious actions of everyone's favorite Baby, winding up with an over-the-top look of surprise and delight that will have both parents and offspring laughing out loud. "I did it "

Oh, baby Leslie Patricelli s one-haired wonder returns to revel in Christmas.
It s almost Christmas, and baby simply cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate: a tree, a gingerbread house, a doggy There are very creative presents to make, Santa to see (must be brave), carols to sing, not to mention the big event itself. Come celebrate the season with humor and joy as everyone s favorite baby puts a special spin on Christmas."

Nighty-night, Baby The cheekily charming tot goes through a typical nightly routine in a humorous bedtime book.
Dinner is finished, the sun is setting, and Baby is getting ready for bed, sneaking in a naked dance before bath time. Then it's on to tooth cleaning, hair brushing, bear hugging, and getting cozy in PJs. Finally it's time for a bedtime story (-Again Again -) and a song with Mommy before Daddy turns out the light. Kissy kissy

Is Baby really ready for that first haircut? With the usual panache, Leslie Patricelli's one-haired wonder leads the way into another new experience.

It's important to take care of your hair, even if you only have one As Baby can tell you, that hair gets washed when it's dirty and brushed when it looks messy. But when it grows and grows, there's only one thing to do. This funny and reassuring look at a toddler rite of passage is ideal for little readers--especially those with a tiny bit of trepidation about that first haircut.

A subject dear to children's hearts is in the spotlight as Leslie Patricelli's beloved baby character returns.

Everybody does it: Kitty, Doggie, Daddy -- even Mommy And when Leslie Patricelli's beloved bald baby does it while running, it sounds like a train. This frank and very funny look at a certain noisy body function is perfectly suited to the youngest of listeners, while their giggling older siblings will be happy to read it aloud.