| San Francisco Chronicle |
| 01/09/2008 |
| San Francisco Chronicle |
| Jam on toast, mud, cat kisses, an ice cream cone and birthdays - such subjects are the child-size focus of this large-format anthology of 60 cheerful poems. |
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| Newsday |
| 03/05/2007 |
| Newsday |
| The bright, sunny illustrations feature kids of all ages exploring the world. |
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| Cleveland Plain Dealer |
| 04/10/2007 |
| Cleveland Plain Dealer |
| Pretty close to perfect…will be a hit with both parents and kids. |
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| Washington Post Book World |
| 04/25/2007 |
| Washington Post Book World |
| Delivers on its title…Polly Dunbar’s pictures are as brisk and joyous as the poems. |
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| Washington Parent |
| 04/10/2007 |
| Washington Parent |
| Charming…the soft-toned mixed-media illustrations by Polly Dunbar are a lovely accompaniment to the 60 poems selected by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters. |
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| Detroit Free Press |
| 04/19/2007 |
| Detroit Free Press |
| A fabulous introduction…Polly Dunbar’s fun-loving illustrations depict the imagination, creativity and joy in being a child. |
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| Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
| 07/11/2007 |
| Seattle Post-Intelligencer |
| A delightful first treasury for sharing and read-alouds. |
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| Publishers Weekly (starred review) |
| 02/13/2007 |
| Publishers Weekly (starred review) |
| A high-spirited, engaging introduction to poetry. |
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| Booklist (starred review) |
| 03/05/2007 |
| Booklist (starred review) |
| With lots of hugs and kisses, as well as messy nonsense and uproarious action, this big spacious anthology of more than 60 poems is a wonderful first book to read with babies and toddlers over and over again. |
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| School Library Journal (starred review) |
| 03/28/2007 |
| School Library Journal (starred review) |
| The poetry is witty, intelligent, and well crafted…a great way to introduce the youngest listeners to the genre. |
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| New York Times Book Review |
| 05/18/2007 |
| New York Times Book Review |
| With a wonderful range of choices and Polly Dunbar’s inviting illustrations, this could become a favorite lap book. |
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| Columbus Dispatch |
| 12/14/2007 |
| Columbus Dispatch |
| A wonderful first book of poetry for the very young. |
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| FamilyFun |
| 03/20/2007 |
| FamilyFun |
| Langston Hughes, Margaret Wise Brown, and Rosemary Wells are among the 50 luminaries who light up this whimsically illustrated anthology about everyday life. |
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| Readkiddoread.com |
| 10/20/2008 |
| Readkiddoread.com |
| Not only is this a beautiful and joyous book to share aloud, over and over, it's a perfect present…it speaks to children about childhood without patronizing or idealizing them. |
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| Winston-Salem Journal |
| 04/19/2007 |
| Winston-Salem Journal |
| What a way to begin reading poetry! This oversize book is filled with clever verses and bright illustrations sure to invite a young child to climb up in a lap for some special together time. |
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| Kansas City Star |
| 05/18/2007 |
| Kansas City Star |
| A fun collection with bright, animated illustrations of children in many colors. |
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| Oprah.com |
| 08/09/2012 |
| Oprah.com |
| Featured/recommended on Oprah's 2012 Kids Reading List |
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