Books with author Puck Lemay Violet (ILT)

Perfect for young artists looking to creatively capture their love for all things food, this book is filled with yummy-specific doodles that add fun and excitement to any moment of the day. From doodling a chef's hat or a box of cereal to decorating a cake or drawing a face after eating something gross, the doodles featured make this book the perfect accompaniment for restaurant trips, picnics, parties, school, and doodling on the road. Also included are details on how to access extra food doodles available for free online.

For young artists who’ve left their hearts in San Francisco, this book allows them to create, imagine, and doodle their way through the City by the Bay. The doodles have a distinct San Francisco style, from sketching Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge to creating a unique, personalized cable car. But the doodles don’t end when the book is completed—a gold rush of extra doodles awaits for free online by using the information contained on the pages inside the book. Perfect for young tourists to the city, this book will help them remember their visit while sparking their imagination and creativity.

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!

Did you know that Pablo Picasso created over 50,000 works of art in his lifetime? Or that he also wrote poetry? Did you know that his simple drawing of a dove became an international symbol of peace? Pablo Picasso is one of the most celebrated artists in the world, and this vibrant book shows his life in a remarkably original way. By featuring 100 illustrations of Pablo Picassos throughout the pages, young readers will explore the artist's life from his childhood to his major contributions to modern art, from his love for pets to his endless curiosity about life. The book also invites readers to count the Picassos all the way to 100, adding an educational element while discovering the life and work of the great Pablo Picasso. Guided Reading Level: N3

Food, art, and fun meet with an assortment of lively activities in this collection of placemats that are ideal for gastronomes in training and would-be artists. From coloring and connecting the dots to finding differences between various foods, these delightful activity placemats stress the importance of having a healthy relationship with food. They pair activities with letters of the alphabet and foodie facts, making learning the ABCs an easy and enriching experience. With tear-off paper placemats that ensure a new activity for every meal, this companion to My Foodie ABC: A Little Gourmet’s Guide will keep kids entertained and well informed in the home, at restaurants, and at parties.

Isabella is a smart and funny seven-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a famous shoe designer. She talks all about her artistic family while showing her absolute love for shoes. But that’s not all; Isabella invites young artists not only to read the story, but also to doodle tons of fun stuff and create their own art. With a list of “Cool New Words” and a list of resources for places where readers can donate shoes and help people in need, this book is a perfect fit for girls with artistic dreams and charitable goals. Combining a fun and quirky narrative with creative doodles and activities, this interactive storybook is sure to keep stylish little artists busy for hours.

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!

If you’ve left your heart in San Francisco, you will love this book, in which you can CREATE, IMAGINE, and DOODLE your way through the City by the Bay. These mega-fantastic doodles waiting for your imagination are the perfect way to become the next great artist! Every doodle has a definitive San Francisco style. Some are CLASSIC (Doodle the Golden Gate Bridge), some are PLAIN GOOD FUN (Create your own Cable Car), and others are totally WACKY (Doodle a bad guy in the Alcatraz Jail!)And if you think this book ends within these pages, we can only tell you that there's a GOLD RUSH of extra doodles waiting for you in cyberspace! Find out how to get more cool, free doodles online inside the pages of Doodle San Francisco.

This sturdy 7x7 board book filled with warm and lively illustrations shows toddlers how to love yourself and your friends, both when healthy and when sick. This board book teaches toddlers how to stay healthy, including how to wash your hands, cough into a triangle, cover your sneeze, and more. It reinforces a gentle, loving message: Sometimes we all get sick, and that’s okay—you just need to be extra kind to yourself! Help make the world a happier and healthier place with this simple toddler board book. Everyone gets sick and, when they do, they need LOVE more than ever!Violet Lemay's many charming books for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers include Library Babies, The Obamas: A Lift-the-Flap Book, and TummyTime: Happy Baby.