Little Bitty Friends - Hardcover

McPike, Elizabeth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399549153 ISBN 13: 9780399549151

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2017

Synopsis

"Simple verse and sweet illustrations of toddlers exploring their world make Little Bitty Friends an enchanting board book to share with little ones." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor

A cuter-than-puppies companion to Little Sleepyhead 

Little bitty chipmunks,
chattering all the day,
 
Little bitty ladybug
always comes to play.
 
Marching with ants, snuggling with baby rabbits, reaching for the sun with happy buttercups--young children form special bonds with nature's little creations. 
 
Lyrical verse and charming scenes capture an enchanted world of little bitty friends.

About this title

About the Author:

A writer, editor, and late-afternoon napper, Elizabeth McPike lives in Washington, DC. On a perfect day, she is likely to be found in her garden or in the remainder section of her nearby bookstore or sitting in a quiet pew by a stained-glass window.

Patrice Barton (www.patricebarton.com) created her first painting at the age of three in Crisco on the dining room wall. She lives in Cedar Park, Texas.

Review:

“A terrific choice to encourage children (and their hovering adults) to discover the wonders of the world around them. . . . Adorable babies and toddlers are shown observing, mimicking, and/or tenderly handling a furry caterpillar, buttercups, a baby bird, and a bitty snail. The repetitive words and sweet images capture this enchanted world of discovery.”—School Library Journal

“This gentle rhyming book, featuring a racially diverse collection of small children, highlights the fascination children feel for creatures even smaller than themselves. . . . Engaging artwork underscores a valuable message about the joys of close observation.”—Booklist

“Happy, curious toddlers of different races revel in the wonder of the natural world as they encounter small creatures, a willow tree, buttercups, etc. . . A visually inviting book that would make a great addition to toddler storytime.”—The Horn Book Guide

About this edition

• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0399549153
• ISBN 13: 9780399549151
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 28
• Illustrator: Barton Patrice