Leslie Patricelli Children’s Books

There are few things a Mom likes more than a good children's book. Let's face it. There are some lousy ones out there. Some of our favorite ones in this house are the ones that are the most simple, like "Goodnight Gorilla." Leslie Patricelli's books are simple and fun, just like our favorite gorilla book.

The two books that we sampled were simple but delightful. The books Higher! Higher! and Baby Happy Baby Sad are enjoyable for any age.

Baby Happy Baby Sad takes you through the typical life of a typical baby. Pages that are exceptionally humorous are the ones that proclaim "Baby Happy" with a naked little baby running around, followed by "Baby Sad" where only baby's face is visible from inside a very restrictive snow suit. I had to laugh because I've always had kids who enjoyed lacking clothing at that age.

The images are simple but funny and this book in particular is one that older children might enjoy reading to their younger siblings. Also, little ones like my 3 year old adore books like this because they can actually "read" them.

Higher! Higher! is just hitting book shelves now and is sure to become a fast favorite. The main character in this book spends the entire time on a swing at the park where she demands to go "higher! higher!" At first, she's able to see the tops of buildings and then things get a little crazy! Before you know it she's giving a "high" five to an alien in outer space.

Patricelli is the author and illustrator of these enjoyable children's books and they would make a great healthy alternative to candy in this weekend's Easter baskets.

For the simplistic but enjoyable and humorous style of Patricelli and her books, BBM gives these books. . .