Leslie Patricelli
2) Big Little
Whether you're big or little, learning about opposites has never been more fun - or funny - than with this winning book.
Ladies are big, but ladybugs are little. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli's spirited book, BIG LITTLE, stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.
3) Fa La La
Oh, baby! Leslie Patricelli's one-haired wonder returns to revel in Christmas. It's almost Christmas, and baby simply cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate: a tree, a gingerbread house, a doggy! There are very creative presents to make, Santa to see (must be brave), carols to sing, not to mention the big event itself. Come celebrate the season with humor and joy as everyone's favorite baby puts a special spin on Christmas.
...Ten years after Leslie Patricelli's first board book took the toddler world by storm, she ventures into a new genre with an offbeat and funny illustrated middle-grade novel.
Lily is pretty lucky. She made a friend on the first day at her new school—even after she barfed on the playground—and now she and Darby are the only two members of the RizzleRunk Club. Darby is fun. She tells funny stories, she likes to catch frogs,
...5) Tickle
A subject dear to children's hearts is in the spotlight as Leslie Patricelli's beloved baby character returns. Watch out! Here comes Tickle Monster! Good thing this baby is NOT ticklish. Well, maybe just the feet . . . hee hee! And the tummy . . . pbbbb! And, oh no—not the armpits . . . har, har! Eee-hee! A spirited tickle fest winds up as a sweet family cuddle in a story sure to tickle kids' funny bones.