Synopses & Reviews
This third book in Stephen Krensky and Sara Gillinghamand#8217;s empowerment series celebrates the feats of growing out of toddlerhood with increased knowledge. Whether comparing heavy rocks to lighter flowers, or noting that the sunlight delineates the day from the night, Krensky and Gillingham acknowledge the and#147;small winsand#8221; of understanding the world just a little bit more. Young children and their parents will revel in the uplifting text and boldly colored retro-fresh illustrations.
Praise for I Know a Lot
"This appealingly illustrated, confidence-boosting board book will inspire little ones to think ofand#151;and perhaps catalog aloudand#151;all of the important things they already know about their world."
and#151;Kirkus Reviews
"The limited primary color scheme and preponderance of simple shapes bolster the idea of kids mastering the basics."
and#151;Publishers Weekly
"Readers will respond to the childand#8217;s confidence by being proud of their own understanding of the world. This is the third of this teamand#8217;s empowerment titles, but it is fully successful as a stand-alone."
and#151;School Library Journal
"Sara Gillinghamand#8217;s colorful pictures, which, with their occasional offsets, look like hand-made prints, show the girl in the process of these and other discoveries: playing outdoors, sledding with friends and standing behind her father at the stove."
and#151;The New York Times
"From the moment she opened I Know a Lot, she was hooked! Turned out, that was her gateway into being completely obsessed with reading."
and#151;The Huffington Post
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Synopsis
This fun-loving book proves to kids that, in a world where fitting in is the norm, being different is what makes us special.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The kids in andlt;iandgt;What I Like About Me!andlt;/iandgt; are as different as night and day. And, guess what? They love it. Some adore the fact that their braces dazzle and gleam, others feel distinguished when they wear their glasses. Still others wouldn't trade their big feet for a lifetime of free video games. A mylar mirror embedded in the last page let kids take a look at themselves and decide what they like best about themselves.
Synopsis
This fun-loving book proves to kids that, in a world where fitting in is the norm, being different is what makes us special.
The kids in What I Like About Me! are as different as night and day. And, guess what? They love it. Some adore the fact that their braces dazzle and gleam, others feel distinguished when they wear their glasses. Still others wouldn't trade their big feet for a lifetime of free video games. A mylar mirror embedded in the last page let kids take a look at themselves and decide what they like best about themselves.
About the Author
Stephen Krensky has published more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children. He lives with his wife in Lexington, Massachusetts. They have two grown sons.
Sara Gillingham is an award-winning art director, designer, and artist who has published more than 15 books for young children. She lives with her family in British Columbia.