Book Description
Adorable babies, as only Mary Engelbreit can draw them, fill this small treasure. It's a Baby Booky, just right for sharing. Snuggle up with the little one you love!
About the Author
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother's own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. When Mary began her career, her greeting cards were an instant success, and now her distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.Mary's dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her edition of The Night Before Christmas positively glows with the sense of wonder, spirited wit, and nostalgic warmth that is her signature around the world.
Lovey Dovey (Baby Booky books) FROM OUR EDITORS
Adorable toddlers with heartwarming expressions is the theme of this playful board book addition to Mary Engelbreit's Baby Booky series. In her signature pattern style of multicolored borders and wholesome characters, the author focuses on little cuties being mischievous, quiet, and funny. Joyful pages include a blond charmer throwing his food on the floor ("Sweet Pea"), a curly-haired "Snuggle Bug" holding his teddy bear, and a red-haired "Cutie Patootie" dolled up in a flowery outfit. Of course, "Lovey Dovey" is what these babies are all about, and a final ensemble spread has them all having fun together. With this cute-as-a-button read for your little tyke, there will certainly be plenty of love to go around!
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Adorable babies, as only Mary Engelbreit can draw them, fill this small treasure. It's a Baby Booky, just right for sharing. Snuggle up with the little one you love!
About the Author
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother's childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. When Mary began her career, her greeting cards were an instant success, and now her distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.
Mary's dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her edition of the night before christmas positively glows with the sense of wonder, spirited wit, and nostalgic warmth that is her signature around the world. Now, here is the first of a charming series of stories about Mary Engelbreit's irrepressible alter ego, Ann Estelle.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
Illustrated in her homespun style, Mary Engelbreit's Lovey Dovey highlights babies and the pet names grownups give them, including "Sweet Pea," "Snuggle Bug" and "Cutie Patootie." There's a different baby on each page; the final spread shows the multicultural cast together. Also part of the Baby Booky series, Booky introduces cute creatures, "lamby" and "ducky" among them.
Children's Literature - Sharon Salluzzo
Babies love to look at faces. Engelbreit has drawn a culturally diverse group of ten children in a variety of settings. She has captioned each with a sweet term of endearment for baby such as "Sweet Pea," "Silly Goose," "Little Chickadee" and "Cutie Patootie." All ten are seen together on the last page captioned "Lovey Dovey." The drawings are simple enough for a very young child to enjoy. The focus is on the child in the picture. Backdrops are soft solid colors that complement the focus. There is a narrow border of polka dots, stripes or gingham around each page. Parents can point to facial features and name them. They can also describe the activity or name the object pictured with the child. One of the "Baby Booky" series, this is a suitable first board book for very young children. 2003, Harper Festival/HarperCollins,
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