Books with author Leslie Patricelli

Hooray! SPLASH! Leslie Patricelli’s beloved Baby is back!It’s time for a bath! Whee! And Baby obliges as only he can, playing with bubbles (and using them to make facial disguises from Santa’s beard to bunny ears), imitating a motorboat, and letting Mommy wash his single hair. And what would tubby time be without running away naked and shiny clean—only to be scooped up and tickled? A beloved bedtime ritual takes on new joy in Leslie Patricelli’s bright artwork, exuberant language, and simple, familiar scenes.

Baby’s big smile is about to get toothier.Ouch. Baby’s mouth feels funny. Something is happening, and it’s not just that a puddle of drool keeps escaping. There it is — a new tooth! And where there’s one, there are soon to be more. From discovering what’s good to bite (and what’s not) to mastering the art of the toothbrush, Baby’s dental adventure is sure to give little teething buddies something to chew on.

“As usual, there’s an abundance of sly humor in Patricelli’s comfortably rounded, bold-hued acrylic illustrations.” — The Horn BookThere comes a point in a toddler’s life when the question must be raised: Should I go in my diaper or should I go in my potty? With pitch-perfect humor and pacing, Leslie Patricelli follows the inner dialogue and hilarious actions of everyone’s favorite bald baby, who winds up with an over-the-top look of surprise and delight that will have both parents and offspring laughing out loud. Now available in a dual Spanish-English edition!

“Patricelli offers friendly, cartoonlike characters that show their love in individual ways. . . . Readers ought to find all this kissing and hugging contagious.” — Publishers WeeklyWhen you’re an adorable bald baby, your family finds lots of ways to show you how much they love you: Mommy lifts you uppy, Daddy kisses you on the tummy, and everyone wants to snuggle. What’s not to love? With comedy and warmth, Leslie Patricelli offers a universal tribute to love and affection in a board book that is now available in a dual Spanish-English edition.

A new toddler title charts a crucial achievement. (Ages 1-3)There comes a point in a toddler’s life when going in one’s diaper is only one possible option, and the question must be raised: Should I go in my potty? With pitch-perfect humor and pacing, Leslie Patricelli follows the inner dialogue (sure to have little ones shouting responses) and hilarious actions of everyone’s favorite Baby, winding up with an over-the-top look of surprise and delight that will have both parents and offspring laughing out loud. "I did it!"

“Even Scrooge himself couldn’t resist this cheerful Christmas cherub.” — Kirkus ReviewsIt’s almost Christmas, and Baby cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate: a tree, a gingerbread house, a doggy! There are creative presents to make, Santa to see (be brave), carols to sing, and the big event itself. Celebrate the season with humor and joy as everyone’s favorite baby puts a special spin on Christmas.

Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Is Baby really ready for that first haircut? With the usual panache, Leslie Patricelli’s one-haired wonder leads the way into another new experience.It’s important to take care of your hair, even if you only have one! As Baby can tell you, that hair gets washed when it’s dirty and brushed when it looks messy. But when it grows and grows, there’s only one thing to do. This funny and reassuring look at a toddler rite of passage is ideal for little readers—especially those with a tiny bit of trepidation about that first haircut.

A comically expressive tot pays tribute to the all-important Blankie in a bright, playful board book sure to have instant toddler appeal.Anyone who's spent time with a toddler knows that few crises compare with the (even temporary) loss of a favorite blankie. Here, in her humorous, bold graphic style, Leslie Patricelli plays up this scenario, surely near and dear to every toddler's heart. Blankie is an affectionate ode to that special object that comforts many a child through the dramas of each day.

"Refreshing. . . . A perfect birthday book for a toddler!" — School Library Journal (starred review)What’s better than getting a brand-new toy as a birthday gift? Playing with the box it came in! Climb in for a flight across the ocean, a jaunt on a sailing ship, some sledding down a slippery slope, and a brief stint as a robot. Good thing the toy pup that came inside the box is happy to come along for the ride! Leslie Patricelli draws from the well of parental wit and wisdom for another adventure starring everyone’s favorite baby character.

The star of Faster! Faster! and Higher! Higher! dons a construction hat for another soaring (and slightly interrupted) exercise in imagination. A box of blocks. A budding builder. Should she build a doghouse? A bridge? A skyscraper? Yes, all of these and more! Bigger, bigger! BIGGEST! But then . . . Boom! Boom! What’s that? Uh-oh . . . After one little girl’s architectural masterpieces grow exponentially, the arrival of an assistant presents a bit of a challenge in this ode to creativity masterfully constructed by Leslie Patricelli.

“Funny, spirited board books by Leslie Patricelli explore opposites. . . . Clever pairings, bold graphic art, and an expressive toddler in diapers make the concepts fun.” — Publishers WeeklyLadies are big, but ladybugs are little. Heads are big, but toes are little. Illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli’s bald, hilariously expressive baby acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.

A comically expressive tot pays tribute to the all-important Binky in a bright, playful board book sure to have instant toddler appeal.Anyone who's spent time with a toddler knows that few crises compare with the (even temporary) loss of a favorite binky. Here, in her humorous, bold graphic style, Leslie Patricelli plays up a scenario near and dear to every toddler's heart, raising the plaintive question: can there be any peace in the house when a beloved binky is not to be found?