Synopses & Reviews
A dab of blue here, a splash of red there, a goopy smear of green . . . everywhere. To the tune of "It Ain't Gonna Rain No More," one creative kid floods his world with color, painting first the walls, then the ceiling, then himself! Before this feisty artist is through, he'll have painted his head, back, hands, legs, feet, and . . . Oh, no, here comes Mama!
Karen Beaumont's zippy text and David Catrow's zany illustrations turn an infamous childhood activity into raucous story-time fun, giving a silly twist to the fine art of self-expression. Now in board book format!
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"Where the book truly soars is in the dark yet luminescent art where bat wings glow in the light of the full moon and the sky is a steely blue. The faces on the bats are furry and friendly." --SLJ School Library Journal
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The sun goes down and bats come out to play. It's a perfect night to go to the beach! So pack your buckets, banjos, and blanketsand#8212;don't forget the moon-tan lotionand#8212;and wing with this bunch of bats to where foamy sea and soft sand meet.and#160;
This new lap board book edition includes lyrics to an original bat song by Brian Lies!and#160;Download the song for your listening pleasure at www.batbooks.com.
"Where the book truly soars is in the dark yet luminescent art where bat wings glow in the light of the full moon and the sky is a steely blue. The faces on the bats are furry and friendly." --SLJ School Library Journal
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American Library Association Notable Book and#160; "Catrow splashes color all over, uses white space cleverly, and includes playful flourishes, such as a marching row of ants on the boy's arm and Easter egg designs on his leg. Elongated figures and exaggerated expressions match the silly tone of the story, and the concerned dog who observes the antics is particularly amusing. With rhymes that invite audience participation and scenes that draw the eye, this is a strong storytime choice." - School Library Journal and#160; "Given the plot's premise, Catrow's humorously hyperbolic art fittingly takes center stage here, growing increasingly flamboyant and electric as the boy embellishes more and more of his anatomy-and his playful pooch becomes equally well decorated." - Publisher's Weekly
Synopsis
Quick, call out! Tell all you can reach: the night is just perfect for bats at the beach!
So pack your buckets, banjos, and blanketsdont forget the moon-tan lotionand wing with this bunch of fuzzy bats to where foamy sea and soft sand meet.
Brian Liess enchanting art and cheery beachside verse will inspire bedtime imaginations again and again. Come visit a bedazzling world of moonlight, firelight, and . . . bats!
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Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. One fell off and bumped his head. The mama called the doctor. The doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed " Their teeth are brushed, their pajamas are on, and as soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed But trouble awaits as, one by one, they fall off and bump their heads The uproarious rhyme is brought to life in this family favorite. With its mischievous illustrations and surprising twist, this contemporary classic is a sturdy and beautiful book to give as a gift or add to a home library.
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Their teeth are brushed, their pajamas are on, and as soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed
But trouble awaits as, one by one, they fall off and bump their heads The uproarious rhyme is brought to life in this family favorite. With its mischievous illustrations and surprising twist, this contemporary classic is a sturdy and beautiful book to give as a gift or add to a home library.
Little ones will love giggling along with those naughty monkeys
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. One fell off and bumped his head. The mama called the doctor. The doctor said, No more monkeys jumping on the bed
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When five little monkeys start jumping on the bed, its inevitable that oneor allof them will fall off and bump his head. The solution to the problem? No more monkeys jumping on the bed,” of course. This big, bright board book is just right for sharing with toddlers. The sturdy, oversize pages are easy for little hands to turn.
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Christelow's popular story of the bedtime shenanigans of five little rambunctious monkeys is now available in an oversized board book just right for sharing. Full color.
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In this sequel to WON'T YOU BE MY KISSAROO?, there are plenty of hugs to go around!
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It's playtime at the amusement park, and there are
lotsof hugs to go around. From the spinning twirly hug to the playful catch-you hug--and even to the long good-bye hug when nobody wants to leave--each one is a celebration of a friendship and of a special moment.
Joanne Ryder's lyrical text and Melissa Sweet's snuggly illustrations deliver the perfect book to read with all your favorite hugaroos.In this sequel to WON'T YOU BE MY KISSAROO?, there are plenty of hugs to go around!
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As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves.
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When told not to paint the walls,and#160;thisand#160;spirited, creativeand#160;childand#160;paints himself instead!and#160;A perfect story for theand#160;oversized board book format, to the tune of "It Ain't Gonna Rain No More."
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A lap-size board book with photo frameand#8212;perfect for sharing with your hugaroo! Itand#8217;s play time at the amusement park, and there are lots of hugs to go around. From the spinning twirly hug to the playful catch-you hugand#8212;and even to the long goodbye hug when nobody wants to leaveand#8212;each one is a celebration of a friendship and of a special moment.
This lovable board book features a photo frame to hold a picture of you and your
hugaroo. and#160;
About the Author
Joanne Ryder is the author of many books for children, including
Won't You Be My Kissaroo? illustrated by Melissa Sweet,
Each Living Thing illustrated by Ashley Wolff,
The Snail's Spell, and
Earthdance. Ms. Ryder received The American Nature Study Society's award for her numerous books about the natural world. She lives in Pacific Grove, California.
Melissa Sweet has illustrated numerous picture books including Won't You Be My Kissaroo? by Joanne Ryder, Welcome Baby!: Bear Rhymes for Bear Times by Stephanie Calmenson and The Boy Who Drew Birds by Jacqueline Davies. She won the Caldecott Honor for A River of Words: The Life of William Carlos Williams, written by Jen Bryant and published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers. Her vivid illustrations have appeared in cookbooks, notecards, posters, and private collections. She lives in Rockport, Maine.