Author: L.J.R. Kelly
Illustrator: The Brothers Hilts
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2017
Age: 2-5
Themes: infants, animals
Opening: “Babies arrive by different means, on rickshaws, beasts or submarines, and some, indeed, do come by wing – a bundle of baby, blanket and string – “
Summary: (from my library catalog) Relates where some babies come from as a parent tells a child of the long and strange journey that began with a careless stork and ended with the baby finally reaching home.
Why I like this book: Stunning compositions with stimulating use of contrast – great for young eyes – and tired ones too! The text gets high marks for top-notch readaloudability and humor too. Great gift for new parents!
Resources/Activities: read it again, savor it a third time, and after the fifth reading buy a copy for a friend!
For more Perfect Picture Book picks with teacher/parent resources, check out the list on Susanna Hill’s blog HERE.
And the WINNER of the 5th BLOGIVERSARY giveaway picture book is:
JOANNA MARPLE!
Thanks to each and every one of you for participating!!!
What a great book for parents to talk about where babies come from. I love the illustrations!
Congratulations Joanna!
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Love the rhyme!
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Oo, THANK YOU!
I love the title, “Sometimes it’s Storks”! And If I could choose I would love to have arrived in a submarine.
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I see a story there, Joanna! Will let you know when your book order arrives to be sent to you!
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This one is fascinating. I reserved it at the library. Thanks.
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Ha…love the jaunty rhyme you provided in the opening lines…looks like a really unique book, Julie!
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What a cute book. Imagine arriving by submarine. That is so funny. Great intro for young kids about where babies come from.. Thanks for sharing.
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Babies do have interesting transport. This should perk the imagination of any new sibling-to-be. Another great choice.
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The title of this book caught my attention! I liked the sneak peek and I know a couple of friends who might appreciate this one!
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