Synopses & Reviews
We belong together. Combined, we make a dish.
Weand#8217;re made for one another,
and#8217;Cause together weand#8217;re delish.and#160;
Some things in life are made for each other: peanut butter and jelly, pancakes and syrup, hot dogs and relish . . . and two best friends who together create the ultimate recipe for friendship! Sweet, rhyming text and sidesplitting illustrations welcome young readers into a whimsical world of tasty combinations and tender sentiments and make them hungry for another read. Perfect for friends of any age, You Are the Pea, and I Am the Carrot is a delicious gift for the one you love.
Praise for You are the Pea, and I am the Carrot
"The textand#8217;s springboard is a cherished, symbiotic adult relationship (as Elkinsand#8217; dedication attests), which is lovely..."
--Kirkus Reviews
"The concept is sound, celebrating the love between friends or family members..."
--School Library Journal
"Every vignette is worth at least a giggle, usually an 'Awww,' and, in one instance, a book of its own..."
--Publishers Weekly
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Synopsis
A scrumptious board book, filled with sweet terms of endearment.
This bite-sized board book is an ode to all the names we call our children: cutie pie, sweet pea, peanut, pumpkin. With a candy-colored palette and irresistible art with glitter and embossing, this is the perfect baby shower gift!
Synopsis
I play with the squirrels, sing with the birds, and have a picnic with the deer. What am I? Children are asked to figure out just who does all these things in this delightful, bright board book. By opening the gatefold at the end, they discover it's a big, strong tree.
Synopsis
I swim with the fish, hop with the frogs, and paddle with the ducks. What am I? Children are asked to figure out just who does all these things in this delightful, bright board book. By opening the big gatefold at the end, they discover it’s a lovely pond.
Synopsis
I play with the squirrels, sing with the birds, and have a picnic with the deer. What am I? Children are asked to figure out just who does all these things in this delightful, bright board book. By opening the gatefold at the end, they discover it's a big, strong tree.
Synopsis
This heart-shaped book may look like a box of chocolates, but rather than being filled with hard-to-resist candy, it contains delicious images and sweet text that will melt anyones heart. By lifting the flaps and unwrapping” the chocolates on each spread, readers can eat” their way through the box without worrying about
the calories. This is the perfect gift for Valentines Dayor any daywhen you want to show someone just how much you care.
Synopsis
I swim with the fish, hop with the frogs, and paddle with the ducks. What am I? Children are asked to figure out just who does all these things in this delightful, bright board book. By opening the big gatefold at the end, they discover it’s a lovely pond.
About the Author
J. Theron Elkins is a first-time picture book author who loves spending time with his family and believes that each member is an essential and#147;ingredient.and#8221; He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Pascal Lemaitre is the illustrator of Always by Alison McGhee. His editorial work has appeared in the New Yorker. He is based in Belgium, the kingdom of good food and Magritte.