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
Celebrate becoming more independent in this charming board book from the Empowerment series When it's time to get dressed,
I pick out my clothes.
If I'm feeling stuffy,
I blow my own nose.
With relevant and charming specifics, Stephen Krensky and Sara Gillingham address the pride that comes with becoming just a little more independent.
The Empowerment series addresses the small victories of growing up and starting to embrace the world on your own terms with encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations. Celebrate the milestones of toddlerhood with the whole series.
Synopsis
Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether itand#8217;s being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance.
Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture.
Praise for I Can Do It Myself
"Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come."
and#151;The Wall Street Journal
"Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment."
and#151;The Horn Book
Awards
The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens - Spring 2013
Toronto Public Library systemand#8217;s and#147;First and Bestand#8221; Reading Program
Synopsis
Things get easier every day. Just watch what I can do today! This affirming story celebrates how baby animals in the forest accomplish goals, whether itand#8217;s a baby bear finding food, a young spider spinning a web, or a small bird flying from the nest for the first time. The tender, rhyming text compares these achievements to those of a child who is learning to ride his bike or catch a ball.
The perfect story to encourage young readers to try new things or keep the faith when faced with challenges, Look What I Can Do! honors the important milestones that children achieve each day.
Praise for Look What I Can Do!
"Baby animals strive to and#147;stand up strong,and#8221; leap high and and#147;spin a trap.and#8221; But learning is full of challenges, distractions and fun. In this message-driven tale, children see how various creatures struggle to develop and gain confidence."
and#151;Kirkus Reviews
"This gently affirming tale is perfect for parent-and-child sharing and offers many opportunities for discussion."
and#151;School Library Journal
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About the Author
Stephen Krensky has published more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children. He lives with his wife in Lexington, Massachusetts. Sara Gillingham is an award-winning art director and designer who has published over 15 books for young children. She lives with her family in British Columbia.