Itsy-Bitsy Babies: Little Hare Books

Description

This itsy bitsy baby sucks his thumb. That itsy bitsy baby bangs on a drum. These itsy bitsy babies splash through a puddle. Those itsy bitsy babies like to cuddle. All the itsy bitsy babies are warm and snug. All the itsy bitsy babies want to hug, hug, hug! All the itsy bitsy babies are full of bliss. All the itsy bitsy babies want to kiss, kiss, kiss!

Margaret Wild was born in 1948 in Eschew, a small town in South Africa, and came to Australia in 1972. Before becoming a full-time writer, Margaret was a journalist for newspapers and magazines and then she worked for sixteen years as a book editor in children's publishing. Margaret's books explore a diverse range of themes, but she is particularly noted for exploring issues of identity, trust, and death. Many of her books have appeared in foreign editions. All have been highly acclaimed. Jenny Angel (which was inspired by her brother's death at the age of seven), illustrated by Anne Spudvilas, Fox, illustrated by Ron Brooks, and The Very Best of Friends, illustrated by Julie Vivas are all winners of the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award, while Lucy Goosey and Little Humpty, both illustrated by Ann James, were named honour books. Margaret latest picture books with Little Hare include The Stone Lion (illustrated by Ritva Voutila), Itsy-Bitsy Babies and Itsy-Bitsy Animals, (illustrated by Jan Ormerod), No More Kisses (Nina Rycroft) and Hush, Hush (illustrated by Bridget Strevens-Marzo).

"Ormerod's winsome illustrations are the colors of spring...[a] great read-aloud...for sharing one-on-one."--Asheville Citizens-Times "With charming illustrations and rhythmic text that is perfect for reading aloud, this wonderful story about the things babies love to do will inspire endless fun." --Calgary's Child Magazine ""A catchy, rhythmic ode to the activitiesand charmof the very young...Full of warmth and fun, appealing visuals and gentle humor, this is a marvelous book to read while gently bouncing a baby or young child on your knee." "Kirkus Reviews" ""A charmer for young children...Sure to please baby and parent alike...Simple, satisfying fare for the very young." "Booklist" ""A catchy, rhythmic ode to the activities--and charm--of the very young...Full of warmth and fun, appealing visuals and gentle humor, this is a marvelous book to read while gently bouncing a baby or young child on your knee." --"Kirkus Reviews "A catchy, rhythmic ode to the activities--and charm--of the very young...Full of warmth and fun, appealing visuals and gentle humor, this is a marvelous book to read while gently bouncing a baby or young child on your knee." --Kirkus Reviews "A charmer for young children...Sure to please baby and parent alike...Simple, satisfying fare for the very young." --Booklist "A catchy, rhythmic ode to the activitiesand charmof the very young...Full of warmth and fun, appealing visuals and gentle humor, this is a marvelous book to read while gently bouncing a baby or young child on your knee." Kirkus Reviews"