Monday, June 18, 2007

Daddy Hugs

by Karen Katz
Simon & Schuster
978-1-4169-4120-0
2007
30 pages
$7.99

This book celebrates the beauty and importance of a Daddy's love. Through warm, colorful illustrations, and simple language, Katz counts out a variety of Daddy hugs. From "teeny, tiny finger hugs" to celebrating baby's first steps, Katz describes the loving interactions of a father and his baby.

Skippyjon Jones Color Crazy

by Judy Schachner
Dulton Children's Books
978-0-525-47782-2
2007
14 pages
$6.99

Through Skippyjon Jones, Schachner's crazy color book reflects the creativity and freedom children express when coloring. An orange tree. Pink skies. Skippyjon's imagination run wild while young readers learn their colors. Schachner's soft, simple illustrations and bright eyed character, Skippyjon, make this an energetic read, perfect for her young audience.