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Book SynopsisA cozy celebration of bedtime routines in a sturdy-format companion book to Hat On, Hat Off and Baby Cakes The endearing siblings of Theo Heras' and Renné Benoit's Hat On, Hat Off and Baby Cakes return once more in a sweet celebration of bedtime. Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby's big sister helps to see him - and, of course, his stuffed bunny - through the nighttime routine from bath to bed. Little listeners will connect with familiar sensory language of warm, tickly water and blanket snuggles, and they will be able to enjoy it time and again in this study-format book with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy paper. Preschoolers can chime in with Theo Heras' brief, descriptive text, and Renné Benoit's watercolor and digital art, full of big baby faces and warm pastel colours. Where's Bunny? will make bedtime a happy time for the whole family.Trade ReviewPraise for Where's Bunny? 2022 CCBC Spring Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection 2019 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice 2018 Reading Rockets "Summer Reading Guide" selection "[T]he children are being lovingly supervised, but the visual centering of the children allows for fluid reading of the text....[R]eaders may well see a newly literate older sibling reading aloud to a younger one-an empowering possibility....A nicely child-centered iteration on a common theme."—Kirkus Reviews "[A] sweet story....By using a warm color palette without strong contrasts, the watercolor-and-digital art suggests coziness, happiness, and familial love....VERDICT A soothing bedtime story perfect for one-on-one sharing with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers alike."—School Library Journal "Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby's big sister helps to see him - and, of course, his stuffed bunny - through the nighttime routine from bath to bed....Where's Bunny? will make bedtime a happy time for the whole family and is unreservedly recommended for daycare center and preschool collections."—Midwest Book Review "Told with sparse language, Where's Bunny? will appeal to the very young. Its soothing pace makes it an ideal bedtime book....The illustrations are simple, interesting, and cheerful...Refreshing, too, is the depiction of children of colour. Young children are sure to be soothed by the content, pace, and illustration of Where's Bunny? Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine “[T]he illustrations set the action right in front of viewers who will reach for the baby reaching up at them. Put this into use for nap times or to aid new parents in the midst of sleep training. A loving path to sleepytime, and ideal for board book collections that see wide circulation.”—School Library Journal “This book allows readers to decide what a family should look like and offers a refreshingly positive BIPOC image. Younger children will be drawn to the big baby faces. Parents will appreciate the positive sibling relationship illustrated throughout this work.”—Canadian Children’s Book Centre "Theo Heras makes her text simple and readable for those just learning to decipher books, and it is sweetly appropriate for a concept book about bedtime routines....Thankfully Theo Heras does more than just assert a concept. There is a story here, one of sibling affection and a young child's bond to his stuffed animal, that is elevated with Renné Benoit's artwork....Another invitation that is extended to readers comes by way of Pajama Press's unique picture book format for the very young...It has been a winner since its first use. More embraceable than the board books typical for the very young, these softly padded books make for a sweet tactile experience to reading."—CanLit for LittleCanadians "This book is helpful with a bedtime checklist that could have parents of young children establishing their own bedtime routine."—Resource Links Magazine "Bedtime books are a great way to introduce routine to children, and make getting ready for bed a pleasant time. The drawings here show happy and content children at each point in the routine to help with this message. I really think the drawings are so cute. I also liked that the book showed diversity without being about diversity. This book is a great choice for little ones."—Canadian Bookworm

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Book SynopsisA sweet, empowering story for young children about two brothers welcoming and caring for their new kittens These two young brothers have waited weeks to welcome their new kittens, and they are determined to do a good job taking care of them. They help their new pets explore their food and water dishes, their litter boxes, and a comfy bed, trying to keep quiet and gentle so the kittens will feel safe. But one important question remains: What will they name these newest members of their family? Narrated by the elder brother, Our New Kittens is a warm, accessible story for young children learning about the responsibility of pet ownership. Theo Heras' text is informative without being didactic, while Alice Carter's sweet illustrations model age-appropriate pet care.Trade ReviewPraise for Our New Kittens 2019 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens selection 2021 Open Book “Read Local – Ottawa” Selection "Two brothers get a pair of kittens in this gentle exploration of what caring for a pet entails....The illustrations, using colored pencils, watercolors, and digital media, are softly hued and charming. A good story about the anticipation and excitement of getting a pet, and of kids learning how to interact with their new charges."—Booklist "Illustrations in colored pencil, watercolor, and digital media feature soft lines and colors and emphasize the relationships between the boys and their pets...[will] stoke a child's excitement about the idea of getting a pet and useful for facilitating a conversation about pet care."—Kirkus Reviews "Through this lovely introduction to pet care and responsibility...children will learn how to safely care for new furry friends..."—Foreword Reviews "The art is visually interesting, with a nice mix of points of view, as well as full pages, spreads, and spot art to add movement and encourage page turns. The tips about pet care are useful and worthwhile...VERDICT Vets might find this title to be a useful tool for parents looking to add kittens to their home."—School Library Journal "Reading Our New Kittens would be a good way to inform young children of the emotional and behavioural aspects...of what pet ownership entails. Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine "Rating: 5...Simple text and vivid illustrations introduce young children to bringing home a new pet. The endpages are wonderful with a checklist and tips for caring for new kittens. Highly recommended for anyone considering adopting from an animal shelter."—Youth Services Book Review "Our New Kittens is a book that kids will enjoy if they are preparing for a new kitten themselves. They may even find some helpful advice, like how to behave around a new kitten and what supplies they will need...[A] great discussion starter for families who are bringing home a kitten of their own."—Resource Links "Our New Kittens is a good book with a simple story about the joys of having 4-legged family members."—OurWindsor.ca "I love that the illustrations are colorful. I especially love the expressions on the kittens' faces, like when they are scared, happy, or playful. I recommend Our New Kittens to kids who have cats or are thinking of getting any kind of pet."—Avery, Age 8, Kids' BookBuzz "Readers who clamour for sweet, realistic-leaning stories to do with kittens or cats or for picture books about taking care of pets might especially adore the sheer cuddliness of Our New Kittens. Families who may be preparing to adopt a cat into their home or families with wee ones who have welcomed a new kitten home might also enjoy reading Our New Kittens."—Fab Book Reviews "This is a fun read for kids interested in getting a pet, preparing them for the joy and responsibility of having an animal in the home. The drawings are lovely, I loved the flyaway curls of the younger brother, and his mismatched socks."—Canadian Bookworm

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Book SynopsisMeasuring, following steps, and trying again after messy mistakes are all part of the fun when these tots and their kitty help with the baking. The sibling duo from Where’s Bunny? are back in another household adventure, exploring and playing in the kitchen. These little ones know that baking is hard and messy work, but it sure is fun. Put on an apron, gather ingredients, measure the flour—try to keep kitty off the counter! Wash sticky fingers, and let mommy put the cakes in the oven. Waiting is the hardest part, but time flies for these playmates whose patience is rewarded with more than just baby cakes. Little helpers will be keen to work in the kitchen after reading this sweet story. Told in simple text and delivered in a sturdy Toddler Tough board-book format that is perfect for little hands, Baby Cakes highlights curiosity being explored right at home. The small and familiar moments of childhood are cherished in these heart-warming books written by Theo Heras and illustrated by the award-winning Renné Benoit.Trade ReviewPraise for Baby Cakes 2022 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection 2018 Shelf Awareness "Dogs Days" round up selection "This pleasant book makes baking look like so much fun that kiddos are likely to be inspired to try to help out in the kitchen."—Booklist "Benoit offers a wide variety of perspectives so readers can see the way the batter looks in a big bowl, while on another page, the younger boy's eyes barely peek over the top of the baking tin. Recipes for chocolate cupcakes and vanilla frosting appear on the endpapers. VERDICT This brief story will go over well in a storytime with a cooking theme. A sweet treat that's sure to please."—School Library Journal "Although [Mommy] is in the kitchen, the focus is on the children's activities, and the use of low-tech tools -- they cream the butter by hand, hence the 'hard work' -- ensures that they can be active participants rather than bystanders....Benoit's art features distinct outlines, rounded figures, and soft colors -- the mutual affection is apparent on every page. A recipe for success."—Kirkus Reviews "For both children and adults, Renné Benoit's adroit and totally appealing illustrations of childhood are another treat and she perfectly captures the fleeting nature of these small familiar moments of curious children... and cats!...[Baby Cakes] is great for a public library or a parent/grandparent who likes to bake."—Resource Links Magazine "Told in simple text by Theo Heras, charmingly illustrated on every page by Renne Benoit, and delivered in a sturdy, padded cover with stronger pages that are perfect for little hands, Baby Cakes...is especially recommended for children ages 1 to 3, making it appropriate for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library collections."—Midwest Book Review "Very expressive digitally created watercolor illustrations accompanied by very large bold typeface create a very endearing story."—Youth Services Book Review “With connections of family and a love for baking, this is a great read for little ones.”—YA Books Central "[W]hen I'd recently read [my daughter] Baby Cakes, by Theo Heras and Renne Benoit, she declared, 'That's such a good book, Mommy.'...This book would make a great Christmas gift from 3-5-year-olds. With simple vocabulary, a brother and sister work together to make cupcakes (with the unhelpful assistance of their pet cat)....The recipe inside makes for a nice extension of the book, bringing the story to life and inspiring the reader to try something new. That the brother and sister in the story bake together without the help of grown-ups (except for with the oven) inspires independence. Plus, the cupcakes were delicious."—Pickle Me This "The illustrations are cute and everyone looks like they are having fun....a nice idea for kids who like to help in the kitchen....[T]here has been much discussion of late of more children's books where the children can see themselves in the books they read, requiring more diverse characters in kids' books, especially where the characters are just themselves without commentary on race or ethnicity and I was pleased to see this book as a great example of filling that need."—Canadian Bookworm "The text is presented as short, catchy sentences and phrases and is complemented by colourful illustrations....Recommended."—CM Magazine “5 out of 5 stars…This is such a cute little book!... I love the adorable illustrations. The art style is soft with warm colors…You can almost smell the delicious aroma of the cakes wafting off the pages.”—Luminous Libro “Baby Cakes is a board book that follows a pair of siblings…as they go through the steps of baking some “baby cakes”… I just noticed a “Parental Guide” on the back of this book that tells caretakers what topics appear in the book. What a brilliant way to quickly scan what the book may entail!”—@ohthebookswelove “What a sweet treat this story was! It will certainly get your toddlers excited to bake and to share delicious treats with a friend.”—@raisingreaderstobecomeleaders “Simple text, sweet illustrations, and thick board book pages make this perfect for the youngest readers.”—Charlotte Offsay (Instagram)

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Book SynopsisBaby is getting dressed to go out. But as often as his big sister adds a new piece of clothing, he tosses his hat aside. It’s time for this little one to go out. But which hat will he choose? Red hat, blue hat, striped hat, penguin hat, teddy bear hat? Once that decision is made, that hat just doesn’t stay on while shoes are tied and a jacket is buttoned. One more visit to the potty. And once this child is in the stroller at last, will that hat be on his head? Toddlers will delight in choosing their own hats after sharing charming story, now available in sturdy board book format. A simple, rhythmic text that reflects the everyday challenge of getting a busy toddler ready to go out. Written by Theo Heras and Illustrated with gentle humor by Renné Benoit. “Intimate and cozy…A seemingly simple story is greatly enhanced by nuanced, toddler-friendly details.”—Kirkus ReviewsTrade ReviewPraise for Hat On, Hat Off 2023 Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Best Books for Babies List Selection 2017 Jbrary "2017 Favourite Storytime Picture Books" selection 2017 Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens selection 2016 School Library Journal blog A Fuse #8 Production by Betsy Bird: "2016 Great Board Books" selection 2016 Resource Links "The Year's Best" selection "...Staccato phrases are extended by the charming watercolor-and-digital illustrations that bleed off the page, creating an intimate, up-close effect. Soft colors and background patterns of knitted yarn (which only adults will notice) add a cozy feeling to the text pages. Heavyweight paper and rounded corners will help little hands to turn the pages easily. A seemingly simple story is greatly enhanced by nuanced, toddler-friendly details."—Kirkus Reviews "Heras and Benoit tell a story that every parent will relate to, using toddler-friendly language and soft watercolor illustrations. The patterns of each hat are subtly woven into the narrative as a backdrop to many of the pages that contain text. VERDICT Recounting the delights and trials of toddlerhood, this charming offering makes for a fun read-aloud to share one-on-one or with a small group."—School Library Journal "The simple and repetitive language used throughout the book works well for children who are just learning to speak...The illustrations do a great job of giving visual cues for children to follow along with. Overall, Hat On, Hat Off is a lovely little book for young children and parents."—CM Magazine “This is a great book for toddlers. The illustrations sweetly invoke the textures of clothing itself…. an important board book that empathizes with the lived experiences of young children who get dressed every single day. Highly Recommended”—Catherine-Laura Dunnington, CM Magazine "Hat On, Hat Off is a wonderful read-a-loud title for young children that should be incorporated into library and classroom collections without hesitation."—Resource Links "Renné Benoit's softly hued, realistic watercolour illustrations extend Theo Heras's simple, conversational text....The book's design is very appealing to little hands, with a soft padded cover, and rounded corners. Infinitely relatable, Hat On, Hat Off is a warm, slice-of-life adventure that is perfect for sharing."—National Reading Campaign "Theo Heras uses spare and simple language to tell a story that toddlers and preschoolers (and certainly their parents and caregivers) are sure to recognize....From the assortment of fun and funky hats piled up in a basket to the facial expressions of the toddler in question, [Renné] Benoit demonstrates an eye for details that matter."—Canadian Children's Book News "Theo Heras' text is not complex but that makes it easy to follow for those for whom Hat On, Hat Off is written, and the book is appropriately packaged for them: small size with padded hardcover, thick paper and rounded corners. Young children will...especially be hooked by Renné Benoit's endearing illustrations....[A] joyful experience of style and taste and childish amusement."—CanLit for LittleCanadians "All libraries [should buy this book]"—Youth Services Book Review “This simple story of a young child getting ready to go outside and play on a cooler day is a very relatable everyday activity….The soft colors keep the event light-hearted and sweet….The sturdy cover and thicker pages are perfect for a newly independent child to hold and turn the pages.”—YA Books Central

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Book SynopsisBaby is getting dressed to go out. But as often as his big sister adds a new piece of clothing, he tosses his hat aside. It’s time for this little one to go out. But which hat will he choose? Red hat, blue hat, striped hat, penguin hat, teddy bear hat? Once that decision is made, that hat just doesn’t stay on, while shoes are tied and jacket is buttoned. One more visit to the potty. And once this child is in the stroller at last, will that hat be on his head? Toddlers will delight in choosing their own hats after they see this charming story. A simple, rhythmic text that reflects the everyday challenge of getting a toddler ready to go out. Written by Theo Heras and Illustrated with gentle humor by Renné Benoit.Trade ReviewPraise for Hat On, Hat Off 2023 Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Best Books for Babies List Selection 2017 Jbrary "2017 Favourite Storytime Picture Books" selection 2017 Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens selection 2016 School Library Journal blog A Fuse #8 Production by Betsy Bird: "2016 Great Board Books" selection 2016 Resource Links "The Year's Best" selection "...Staccato phrases are extended by the charming watercolor-and-digital illustrations that bleed off the page, creating an intimate, up-close effect. Soft colors and background patterns of knitted yarn (which only adults will notice) add a cozy feeling to the text pages. Heavyweight paper and rounded corners will help little hands to turn the pages easily. A seemingly simple story is greatly enhanced by nuanced, toddler-friendly details."—Kirkus Reviews "Heras and Benoit tell a story that every parent will relate to, using toddler-friendly language and soft watercolor illustrations. The patterns of each hat are subtly woven into the narrative as a backdrop to many of the pages that contain text. VERDICT Recounting the delights and trials of toddlerhood, this charming offering makes for a fun read-aloud to share one-on-one or with a small group."—School Library Journal "The simple and repetitive language used throughout the book works well for children who are just learning to speak...The illustrations do a great job of giving visual cues for children to follow along with. Overall, Hat On, Hat Off is a lovely little book for young children and parents."—CM Magazine “This is a great book for toddlers. The illustrations sweetly invoke the textures of clothing itself…. an important board book that empathizes with the lived experiences of young children who get dressed every single day. Highly Recommended”—Catherine-Laura Dunnington, CM Magazine "Hat On, Hat Off is a wonderful read-a-loud title for young children that should be incorporated into library and classroom collections without hesitation."—Resource Links "Renné Benoit's softly hued, realistic watercolour illustrations extend Theo Heras's simple, conversational text....The book's design is very appealing to little hands, with a soft padded cover, and rounded corners. Infinitely relatable, Hat On, Hat Off is a warm, slice-of-life adventure that is perfect for sharing."—National Reading Campaign "Theo Heras uses spare and simple language to tell a story that toddlers and preschoolers (and certainly their parents and caregivers) are sure to recognize....From the assortment of fun and funky hats piled up in a basket to the facial expressions of the toddler in question, [Renné] Benoit demonstrates an eye for details that matter."—Canadian Children's Book News "Theo Heras' text is not complex but that makes it easy to follow for those for whom Hat On, Hat Off is written, and the book is appropriately packaged for them: small size with padded hardcover, thick paper and rounded corners. Young children will...especially be hooked by Renné Benoit's endearing illustrations....[A] joyful experience of style and taste and childish amusement."—CanLit for LittleCanadians "All libraries [should buy this book]"—Youth Services Book Review “This simple story of a young child getting ready to go outside and play on a cooler day is a very relatable everyday activity….The soft colors keep the event light-hearted and sweet….The sturdy cover and thicker pages are perfect for a newly independent child to hold and turn the pages.”—YA Books Central

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Book SynopsisThe getting-ready-for-bed book that Kirkus Reviews called “empowering” and “nicely child-centered” is finally a board book! The endearing siblings of Theo Heras’ and Renné Benoit’s Hat On, Hat Off and Baby Cakes are back in a sweet celebration of bedtime. Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby’s big sister helps to see him—and, of course, his stuffed bunny—through the nighttime routine from cleaning up toys to bath to bed. Little listeners will connect with familiar sensory language of warm, tickly water and blanket snuggles. Preschoolers can chime in with Theo Heras’ brief, descriptive text, and children of all ages will enjoy Renné Benoit’s watercolor and digital art, full of big baby faces and warm pastel colors. A final spread shares a bedtime checklist to help make bedtime a happy time for the whole family.Trade ReviewPraise for Where's Bunny? 2022 CCBC Spring Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection 2019 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice 2018 Reading Rockets "Summer Reading Guide" selection “[T]he illustrations set the action right in front of viewers who will reach for the baby reaching up at them. Put this into use for nap times or to aid new parents in the midst of sleep training. A loving path to sleepytime, and ideal for board book collections that see wide circulation.”—School Library Journal "[T]he children are being lovingly supervised, but the visual centering of the children allows for fluid reading of the text....[R]eaders may well see a newly literate older sibling reading aloud to a younger one-an empowering possibility....A nicely child-centered iteration on a common theme."—Kirkus Reviews "[A] sweet story....By using a warm color palette without strong contrasts, the watercolor-and-digital art suggests coziness, happiness, and familial love....VERDICT A soothing bedtime story perfect for one-on-one sharing with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers alike."—School Library Journal "Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby's big sister helps to see him - and, of course, his stuffed bunny - through the nighttime routine from bath to bed....Where's Bunny? will make bedtime a happy time for the whole family and is unreservedly recommended for daycare center and preschool collections."—Midwest Book Review "Told with sparse language, Where's Bunny? will appeal to the very young. Its soothing pace makes it an ideal bedtime book....The illustrations are simple, interesting, and cheerful...Refreshing, too, is the depiction of children of colour. Young children are sure to be soothed by the content, pace, and illustration of Where's Bunny? Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine “This book allows readers to decide what a family should look like and offers a refreshingly positive BIPOC image. Younger children will be drawn to the big baby faces. Parents will appreciate the positive sibling relationship illustrated throughout this work.”—Canadian Children’s Book Centre "Theo Heras makes her text simple and readable for those just learning to decipher books, and it is sweetly appropriate for a concept book about bedtime routines....Thankfully Theo Heras does more than just assert a concept. There is a story here, one of sibling affection and a young child's bond to his stuffed animal, that is elevated with Renné Benoit's artwork....Another invitation that is extended to readers comes by way of Pajama Press's unique picture book format for the very young...It has been a winner since its first use. More embraceable than the board books typical for the very young, these softly padded books make for a sweet tactile experience to reading."—CanLit for LittleCanadians "This book is helpful with a bedtime checklist that could have parents of young children establishing their own bedtime routine."—Resource Links Magazine "Bedtime books are a great way to introduce routine to children, and make getting ready for bed a pleasant time. The drawings here show happy and content children at each point in the routine to help with this message. I really think the drawings are so cute. I also liked that the book showed diversity without being about diversity. This book is a great choice for little ones."—Canadian Bookworm “A board book that shows the unwavering love of an older sibling as a sister helps her little brother through the bedtime routine, Where's Bunny? takes listeners through that bedtime routine while also making sure that Bunny isn't forgotten.”—Where The Board Books Are

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Book SynopsisFrom the author and illustrator of Our New Kittens, an empowering story for young children about training a new puppy It’s a big day for Patch the puppy as her girl decides to take her for her first walk outside of the yard. Patch needs to learn her manners, but the playful pup is sometimes too excited to listen! With patience and perseverance, Patch’s girl guides her new canine companion through basic commands including “sit,” “stay,” and “down,” making sure to dole out plenty of treats and belly rubs for a job well done along the way. This delightful story from author, performer, and children’s librarian Theo Heras is a great introduction for young children about caring for and training a puppy, complemented by Alice Carter’s warm, inviting illustrations and a sturdy format complete with padded cover.Trade ReviewPraise for My Puppy Patch 2020 IODE Jean Throop Book Award shortlist 2021 Open Book “Read Local – Ottawa” Selection "The genuine love expressed between owner and pet fortifies the responsibilities Patch's owner undertakes."—Kirkus Reviews "A simply delightful story...complemented by Alice Carter's warm, inviting illustrations...My Puppy Patch is an exceptional and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections..."—Midwest Book Review "Illustrations are vibrantly joyous, done with a fun palette in watercolours, pencils, and digital art. Children will pour over the bright, fun drawings on every page, and the occasional words written in a childish hand with coloured pencil are delightfully whimsical."—Resource Links "My Puppy Patch is a wonderful story that introduces, or reinforces, how to care for and train a new puppy....[A] great choice for a family looking to bring a new dog into the home or for any child who loves pets. Just enough tension, adorable pictures, and a sweet and simple story make it perfect for multiple read-throughs. Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine "Young children who have, or are planning to get, a dog will like My Puppy Patch....This simple story about children and raising canine family members touches on topics such as socialization, training and caring for a puppy. Good illustrations complement the text."—Toronto.com "For families getting a new dog, Theo Heras gives some excellent advice about canine care, and this little girl is doing it all right, understanding that Patch has basic needs for health and well-being but also for learning and emotional care....Ottawa artist Alice Carter preserves the lightness of Theo Heras's message about the interrelationship between child and puppy by keeping her illustrations bright and colourful and her characters effusive in their expressions."—CanLit for LittleCanadians "I liked that the story showed good ways to look after a pet, and the bond that develops between the child and the dog. I loved how the endpapers show the two along with the girl’s drawings and lists pertaining to Patch."—Canadian Bookworm

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Book SynopsisBaby and his older sister are helping with the baking, but kitty wants to help too. After some mischief, messes, and minor mishaps, everybody gets to enjoy the treats together. The sibling duo from Hat On, Hat Off are back in another household adventure, exploring and playing in the kitchen. These little ones know baking is hard and messy work, but it sure is fun. Put on an apron, gather ingredients, measure the flour—try to keep kitty off the counter! Wash sticky fingers, and let mommy put the cakes in the oven. Waiting is the hardest part, but time flies for these playmates whose patience is rewarded with more than just baby cakes. Little helpers will be keen to work in the kitchen after reading this sweet story. Told in simple text, and delivered in a sturdy, padded cover with stronger pages that are perfect for little hands, Baby Cakes highlights curiosity being explored right at home. The small and familiar moments of childhood are cherished in these heart-warming books written by Theo Heras and illustrated by the award-winning Renné Benoit.Trade ReviewPraise for Baby Cakes 2022 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection 2018 Shelf Awareness "Dogs Days" round up selection "This pleasant book makes baking look like so much fun that kiddos are likely to be inspired to try to help out in the kitchen."—Booklist "Benoit offers a wide variety of perspectives so readers can see the way the batter looks in a big bowl, while on another page, the younger boy's eyes barely peek over the top of the baking tin. Recipes for chocolate cupcakes and vanilla frosting appear on the endpapers. VERDICT This brief story will go over well in a storytime with a cooking theme. A sweet treat that's sure to please."—School Library Journal "Although [Mommy] is in the kitchen, the focus is on the children's activities, and the use of low-tech tools -- they cream the butter by hand, hence the 'hard work' -- ensures that they can be active participants rather than bystanders....Benoit's art features distinct outlines, rounded figures, and soft colors -- the mutual affection is apparent on every page. A recipe for success."—Kirkus Reviews "For both children and adults, Renné Benoit's adroit and totally appealing illustrations of childhood are another treat and she perfectly captures the fleeting nature of these small familiar moments of curious children... and cats!...[Baby Cakes] is great for a public library or a parent/grandparent who likes to bake."—Resource Links Magazine "Told in simple text by Theo Heras, charmingly illustrated on every page by Renne Benoit, and delivered in a sturdy, padded cover with stronger pages that are perfect for little hands, Baby Cakes...is especially recommended for children ages 1 to 3, making it appropriate for family, daycare center, preschool, and community library collections."—Midwest Book Review "Very expressive digitally created watercolor illustrations accompanied by very large bold typeface create a very endearing story."—Youth Services Book Review “With connections of family and a love for baking, this is a great read for little ones.”—YA Books Central "[W]hen I'd recently read [my daughter] Baby Cakes, by Theo Heras and Renne Benoit, she declared, 'That's such a good book, Mommy.'...This book would make a great Christmas gift from 3-5-year-olds. With simple vocabulary, a brother and sister work together to make cupcakes (with the unhelpful assistance of their pet cat)....The recipe inside makes for a nice extension of the book, bringing the story to life and inspiring the reader to try something new. That the brother and sister in the story bake together without the help of grown-ups (except for with the oven) inspires independence. Plus, the cupcakes were delicious."—Pickle Me This "The illustrations are cute and everyone looks like they are having fun....a nice idea for kids who like to help in the kitchen....[T]here has been much discussion of late of more children's books where the children can see themselves in the books they read, requiring more diverse characters in kids' books, especially where the characters are just themselves without commentary on race or ethnicity and I was pleased to see this book as a great example of filling that need."—Canadian Bookworm "The text is presented as short, catchy sentences and phrases and is complemented by colourful illustrations....Recommended."—CM Magazine “5 out of 5 stars…This is such a cute little book!... I love the adorable illustrations. The art style is soft with warm colors…You can almost smell the delicious aroma of the cakes wafting off the pages.”—Luminous Libro “Baby Cakes is a board book that follows a pair of siblings…as they go through the steps of baking some “baby cakes”… I just noticed a “Parental Guide” on the back of this book that tells caretakers what topics appear in the book. What a brilliant way to quickly scan what the book may entail!”—@ohthebookswelove “What a sweet treat this story was! It will certainly get your toddlers excited to bake and to share delicious treats with a friend.”—@raisingreaderstobecomeleaders “Simple text, sweet illustrations, and thick board book pages make this perfect for the youngest readers.”—Charlotte Offsay (Instagram)

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Book SynopsisA confidence-boosting story about a little one’s first haircut from the creators of Hat On, Hat Off, Baby Cakes, and Where’s Bunny? Uh oh, hair in eyes—it’s time for this little one’s first haircut. The barbershop comes alive with sensory details as he watches other customers and bravely takes his own turn in the chair. Clip, clip, clip…Now there is a big boy in the mirror! Theo Heras and Renné Benoit once again capture the toddler experience with simplicity and charm. In this “Toddler Tough” book complete with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages that are easy to turn and hard to tear, The Haircut is perfect for little ones who are just beginning to feel big.Trade ReviewPraise for The Haircut 2020 Toronto Public Library First & Best List “Filled with humour and honesty, the book sets up an atmosphere where it’s okay to feel your feelings and that the adults are there to be supportive and gentle....The balance of discomfort and delight throughout the story is a lovely way to introduce young children to new experiences, like haircuts, and set the stage for conversations about other new things.”—Canadian Children’s Book News “A great read aloud for fathers and sons to bond over this ‘first haircut experience’ and to ease the anxiety for toddlers in going to the barbershop.”—Youth Services Book Review “What a wonderful book to read with toddlers (and then get them reading for themselves) who will be experiencing their first haircut....Whether a parent wants to help a child to prepare for that first haircut or to reminisce about that first experience, The Haircut is there for a snuggly read.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians “Told with simplicity in short, clipped sentences, The Haircut will be relatable to toddlers, many of whom will have some anxiety about getting their hair cut for the first time. The large book format, with padded covers and rounded corners, is perfect for little ones, and the heavy pages make it both durable and easy for toddlers to turn the pages. Renné Benoit’s soft watercolor illustrations, rendered in muted shades of blue, tan and sienna with pops of red, add charm to the story....Recommended.”—CM Magazine “This picture book for ages one to three prepares a child for their first visit to a hairdresser or barber....I loved the illustrations by Benoit as well. The boy is so cute and his expressions are so relatable. A great book for any library or home collection.”—Canadian Bookworm “The text is wonderfully spare – this would be a delightful pick for a baby or toddler time, where attention spans are often limited...Heras was a children’s librarian for 24 years, and it shows in her writing – she really knows what makes for a successful book for the littlest listeners. And as always, Benoit’s illustrations are charming...”—Raincity Librarian “Heras shows how something a little scary becomes much easier with Daddy along to make it better....A cute story to share with kids that are worried about their first haircut.”—Mr. Alex’s Bookshelf “The first haircut, or actually most haircuts for a young child, can be a scary experience. This is a good book to share with a child who might be nervous about getting a haircut.”—Mrs. Book Dragon

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Book SynopsisReading the World's Stories is volume 5 in the Bridges to Understanding series of annotated international youth literature bibliographies sponsored by the United States Board on Books for Young People. USBBY is the United States chapter of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), a Switzerland-based nonprofit whose mission is bring books and children together. The series promotes sharing international children's books as a way to facilitate intercultural understanding and meet new literary voices. This volume follows Children's Books from Other Countries (1998), The World though Children's Books (2002), Crossing Boundaries with Children's Books (2006), and Bridges to Understanding: Envisioning the World through Children's Books (2011) and acts as a companion book to the earlier titles. Centered around the theme of the importance of stories, the guide is a resource for discovering more recent global books that fit many reading tastes and educational needs for readers agTrade ReviewReading the World’s Stories: An Annotated Bibliography of International Youth Literature is undoubtedly a useful and well-intentioned guide to an international selection of books for young readers available from North American publishers. The editors have put in a great deal of work researching and highlighting titles from parts of the world about whose literature little may be known. * IRSCL: International Research Society for Children's Literature *

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