Books with author Puck Lemay Violet (ILT)

New York babies don't just say "Mama" - they say "MoMA"! And they know all of the important shapes, like pizza and bagels and pretzels. In New York Baby, diverse babies act as the guides, showcasing where they live and play in the big city while providing an authentic tour of all things local in this colorful board book. From famed attractions to iconic sights, this educational and entertaining read captures the essence of what it means to live in and visit New York City. The last spread offers tips for activities to enjoy on every page of the book, from finding hidden objects to pointing to shapes and letters, allowing the book to be read over and over again!

Bonjour! Ça va? Say hello to international babies as you tour the world from morning to nighttime. The journey starts on a sunny day in New York City and ends on a beautiful San Francisco night, with stops in Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, London, Paris, Cape Town, Cairo, Beijing, and Tokyo. These friendly babies welcome us to their cities with delightful greetings in their original languages (with English translations) in a simple narration that will appeal to any global mini citizen.

Here come the bookstore babies, ready to give you a tour of their favorite local shop. Spirited images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots who love to explore their favorite bookstore. From storytime to playing with the bookstore cat, this entertaining board book is an essential introduction to all of the fun that can be found inside a bookstore. And the fun doesn’t end there: Bookstore Babies includes oodles of amusing activities and educational reading tips to help parents enjoy the book with their children over and over again!

In 2009, Barack Obama became the first African-American president of the United States. Side by side with his wife Michelle, the Obamas energized millions of people around the world. In this book with flaps readers will discover some of the most motivational words and moments that made the Obama presidency a remarkable period in history. Concepts like Peace, Love, Hope, Dreams, the Environment, and Equality are highlighted with large flaps that reveal the Obamas' contributions to the world stage. Lift the flap that says "Hope" and the words “We are the change that we seek” are revealed, while the flap about Dreams reminds us that the Obamas “worked for the world as it should be.” With vibrant illustrations by Violet Lemay and simple text, The Obamas: A Lift-the-Flap Book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the inspiring life of Barack and Michelle Obama.

Here come the southern babies, ready to give you a tour of their home in this appealing board book. Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots enjoying life in the south. From big cities to small towns, farms and locations by the sea, this educational and entertaining read is an essential welcome to the hospitable and sweet little-citizens of the south. And the fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Turn the page to find oodles of amusing activities and educational reading tips, to help parents enjoy the book with their children over and over again!

Here come the bookstore babies, ready to give you a tour of their favorite local shop. Spirited images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots who love to explore their favorite bookstore. From storytime to playing with the bookstore cat, this entertaining board book is an essential introduction to all of the fun that can be found inside a bookstore. And the fun doesn’t end there: Bookstore Babies includes oodles of amusing activities and educational reading tips to help parents enjoy the book with their children over and over again!

Bonjour! Ça va? Say hello to international babies as you tour the world from morning to nighttime. The journey starts on a sunny day in New York City and ends on a beautiful San Francisco night, with stops in Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, London, Paris, Cape Town, Cairo, Beijing, and Tokyo. These friendly babies welcome us to their cities with delightful greetings in their original languages (with English translations) in a simple narration that will appeal to any global mini citizen.

Here come the library babies, ready to give you a tour of their favorite local library! There's no place more magical than a library, where adventures can be had both inside the pages of a book and out. Here you can find hidden nooks for reading, encounter new worlds during story time, and take the big step of signing up for your very first library card. From puppet shows to getting to take out towering stacks of books to enjoy at home, this joyful board book teaches every child that through books and libraries, the possibilities are endless. And the fun doesn't end there: Library Babies includes oodles of activities and educational reading tips to help parents enjoy the book with their children over and over again!

Watch out! Here come the beach babies, and they are ready to give you a tour of the shoreline in this appealing board book. Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots while they enjoy a day at the beach. From the seaside to the lakeshore to the riverbank, this educational and entertaining read is as essential to a beach bag as a bucket and sunscreen.

Sure to put youngsters in a New York state of mind, this book of more than 100 doodles introduces them to the city that never sleeps through local and unique illustrations and activities, from the classic (coloring the lights on top of the Empire State Building) and the fun (creating a subway car) to the just plain wacky (doodling a giant cockroach). The book's convenient size makes it a perfect souvenir for tiny-tot tourists and little locals alike, and the projects require no previous drawing skills—just imagination. In addition to five doodle challenges, the book also incorporates QR codes to offer readers free doodles online.

Sure to put youngsters in a New York state of mind, this book of more than 100 doodles introduces them to the city that never sleeps through local and unique illustrations and activities, from the classic (coloring the lights on top of the Empire State Building) and the fun (creating a subway car) to the just plain wacky (doodling a giant cockroach). The book's convenient size makes it a perfect souvenir for tiny-tot tourists and little locals alike, and the projects require no previous drawing skills—just imagination. In addition to five doodle challenges, the book also incorporates QR codes to offer readers free doodles online.