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.
On sale: May 14, 2019
Age: 0-3 years
Grade: Up to Preschool
Page count: 26 Pages
ISBN: 9781984829856
Reading level: Lexile: AD500L | Fountas/Pinnell: L
KELLY DiPUCCHIO is the award-winning author of over twenty books for children, including
Littles: And How They Grow,
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.
A Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children's Book of the YearA Carnegie Library Best Book for Babies, 2018★ "A warmhearted celebration of early childhood"—
Publishers Weekly,
starred review
"Will likely become the go-to baby shower gift."—
School Library Journal
"There's plenty of room on the shelf for this celebration of the similarities and connections among all our adorable littles."—
Kirkus
"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
