Now available in a dual Spanish-English edition
Spaghetti is yummy, but worms and blue crayons, and sand, and other things too gross to mention are definitely yucky when tasted. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli s spirited board book Yummy Yucky stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive baby who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect. Now available in a dual Spanish-English edition "

"As usual, there s an abundance of sly humor in Patricelli s comfortably rounded, bold-hued acrylic illustrations." The Horn Book
There comes a point in a toddler s life when the question must be raised: Should I go in my diaper or should I go in my potty? With pitch-perfect humor and pacing, Leslie Patricelli follows the inner dialogue and hilarious actions of everyone s favorite bald baby, who winds up with an over-the-top look of surprise and delight that will have both parents and offspring laughing out loud. Now available in a dual Spanish-English edition "

"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 spent time with a toddler knows that few crises compare with the (even temporary) loss of a favorite blankie. Here, in her humorous, bold graphic style, Leslie Patricelli plays up this scenario, surely near and dear to every toddler's heart. It's an affectionate ode to that special object that comforts many a child through the dramas of each day. Now available in a dual Spanish-English edition "

"Patricelli offers friendly, cartoonlike characters that show their love in individual ways. . . . Readers ought to find all this kissing and hugging contagious." Publishers Weekly
When you re an adorable bald baby, your family finds lots of ways to show you how much they love you: Mommy lifts you uppy, Daddy kisses you on the tummy, and everyone wants to snuggle. What s not to love? 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."

"Celebrates the joyous ritual in which the bathee jettisons the diaper and streaks to the tub to sculpt bubbles, practice swimming . . . and, incidentally, get cleaned up." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

It's time for a bath Whee And Baby obliges, playing with bubbles and letting Mommy wash that single hair. And what would tubby time be without running away naked and shiny-clean, only to be scooped up and tickled? Now available in a Spanish-English dual language edition

"A pitch-perfect introduction to Halloween for first-time trick-or-treaters." -- Shelf Awareness

It's almost Halloween How should Daddy carve the pumpkin? What should Baby be -- a princess or pirate, ballerina or clown? When the jack-o'-lantern's ready, it's time for a little ghost to head out in the slightly scary night. But fear turns to excitement as the pumpkin fills up with treats in this Spanish-English dual language board book.

"Even Scrooge himself couldn't resist this cheerful Christmas cherub." -- Kirkus Reviews

It's almost Christmas, and Baby cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate: a tree, a gingerbread house, a doggy There are creative presents to make, Santa to see (be brave), carols to sing, and the big event itself. Celebrate the season with humor and joy as everyone's favorite baby puts a special spin on Christmas.

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.