Littles: And How They Grow

Board Book

Grades Up to Preschool
Ages 0–3

In the beloved tradition of Robert Munsch’s Love You Forever and Emily Winfield Martin’s The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes a beautiful rhyming ode to babies from a New York Times bestselling author/illustrator duo—perfect for baby showers, first birthdays, and anytime babies are celebrated.
 
In this unforgettable, squeal-filled, tear-inducing love song to babies and how quickly they grow up, author Kelly DiPucchio’s heart-tugging rhyme meets the gorgeous, dimple-cheeked, multicultural babies of illustrator AG Ford. With adorable scenes from the busy life of a "little"—peekaboo, feedings, tantrums, giggles—and a final scene that reminds us how they become big kids all too soon, this is the ideal gift for any new parent and their child.

A Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children’s Book of the Year

A Carnegie Library Best Book for Babies, 2018

★ "A warmhearted celebration of early childhood"—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Will likely become the go-to baby shower gift."—School Library Journal

"There’s plenty of room on the shelf for this celebration of the similarities and connections among all our adorable littles."—Kirkus

"This tender picture book will surely resonate with the parents and families of newborns."—Booklist

"Expectant families, especially those with soon-to-be older siblings, may enjoy using this sunny preview of life with the new baby to build and revel in the anticipation and excitement."—Horn Book

"Have the tissues on hand for this incredibly sweet read that’s equally enjoyable for parents and kids."—ReadBrightly.com

ISBN 9781984829856 (Board Book)
Published on May 14, 2019
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages 26
Dimensions 7 x 7
Age Range 0-3 years
Grade Up to Preschool
Reading Level Lexile: AD500L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9780399555282 (Ebook)
Published on Jun 13, 2017
Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pages 32
Age Range 0-3 years
Grade Up to Preschool
Reading Level Lexile: AD500L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

Kelly DiPucchio

KELLY DiPUCCHIO is the award-winning author of over twenty books for children, including Littles: And How They Grow, Gaston, and the New York Times bestsellers Grace for President and The Sandwich Swap. She lives in Michigan with her husband and three children. Visit Kelly online at kellydipucchio.com.

AG Ford

AG FORD is a three-time New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator and recipient of two NAACP Image Awards. He has illustrated picture books by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sharon Robinson, Ilyasah Shabazz, Martin Luther King III, Nick Cannon, Jonah Winter, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and many others. He lives with his family in Frisco, Texas. Visit him online at agfordillustration.com.

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