Littles: And How They Grow - Hardcover

DiPucchio, Kelly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399555269 ISBN 13: 9780399555268

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2017

Synopsis

In the beloved tradition of Robert Munsch’s Love You Forever and Emily Winfield Martin’s The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes a beautiful rhyming ode to babies from a New York Times bestselling author/illustrator duo—perfect for baby showers, first birthdays, and anytime babies are celebrated.
 
In this unforgettable, squeal-filled, tear-inducing love song to babies and how quickly they grow up, author Kelly DiPucchio’s heart-tugging rhyme meets the gorgeous, dimple-cheeked, multicultural babies of illustrator AG Ford. With adorable scenes from the busy life of a "little"—peekaboo, feedings, tantrums, giggles—and a final scene that reminds us how they become big kids all too soon, this is the ideal gift for any new parent and their child.

★ "a warmhearted celebration of early childhood"—Publishers Weekly, starred review

A Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children's Book of the Year

A Carnegie Library Best Book for Babies, 2018

"There's plenty of room on the shelf for this celebration of the similarities and connections among all our adorable littles."—Kirkus

"will likely become the go-to baby shower gift."—School Library Journal

"this tender picture book will surely resonate with the parents and families of newborns."—Booklist

"Expectant families, especially those with soon-to-be older siblings, may enjoy using this sunny preview of life with the new baby to build and revel in the anticipation and excitement."—Horn Book

"Have the tissues on hand for this incredibly sweet read that's equally enjoyable for parents and kids."—ReadBrightly.com
 

About this title

About the Author

KELLY DiPUCCHIO is the award-winning author of over twenty books for children, including Gaston and the New York Times bestsellers Grace for President and The Sandwich Swap. She lives in Michigan with her husband and three children. Visit Kelly online at kellydipucchio.com.

AG FORD is a three-time New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator and recipient of two NAACP Image Awards. He has illustrated picture books by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sharon Robinson, Ilyasah Shabazz, Martin Luther King III, Nick Cannon, Jonah Winter, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and many others. He lives with his family in Frisco, Texas. Visit him online at agfordillustration.com.

From School Library Journal

Toddler-PreS–A rhyming love letter, posing as a picture book, that explains how quickly babyhood passes. The book starts with a baby swaddled in a bassinet and ends with kids waving goodbye as they get on a bus. Sweet rhyming text explains the different ways babies are cared for, "Littles are fed on soft laps and in chairs. They're nursed and they're spoon-fed cooked carrots and pears." The bright illustrations set against a white background elevate the text and celebrate diversity. Showcasing babies, families, and caregivers of multiple races, Ford also shows a baby being breast-fed, carried in a sling, and playing with two mothers along with many other scenarios. The cover features three babies of distinctly different races and will appeal to anyone looking for some diversity on the shelves. This book should find a home in all libraries, and will likely become the go-to baby shower gift. VERDICT An excellent purchase for collections, storytimes, and gifts.—Brooke Newberry, La Crosse Public Library, WI

About this edition

• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0399555269
• ISBN 13: 9780399555268
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Ford AG