Books with author by Virginia Miller

The original George and Bartholomew story, by the author-illustrator of BE GENTLE! and GO TO BED!George tries to persuade Bartholomew to use his potty, but only Ba knows when it it just the right time to use it. Full of gentle humor and lighthearted encouragement, the first book in Virginia Miller's George and Bartholomew series is the perfect way for parents and caregivers to address the issue of toilet training in a playful, nonthreatening way. Toddlers will identify with this spunky young bear and his bewilderment, and they'll cheer for Ba when he succeeds.

Now these lively books about the adorable Bartholomew can be enjoyed by very young children. Carefully resized while making full use of the original artwork and story, the stories adapt perfectly to a board book format. Both deal humorously and sympathetically with toddler care issues, treating the child/carer relationship with a unique warmth that children and parents love. Eat Your Dinner! examines mealtime discipline and Be Gentle! tackles pet care.

Virginia Miller’s lovable Ba and George, Little Black Kitten, and an obliging apple tree star in an oversize counting book featuring more and more red apples on every page.In Bartholomew’s garden there stands an old apple tree. Ba loves to climb it, swing from it, hide in it, and rescue Little Black Kitten from its branches. But best of all, he loves counting its delicious red apples before George shakes them into a basket to make hot apple pie. In fact, Ba loves counting so much that he doesn’t say "Nah!" once!

The spirited Ba is back, in a story that will resonate with every sometimes-grumpy child.Bartholomew's not having a good day. His legs are too stumpy, his porridge is too lumpy, and his tummy is too plumpy. Who could blame a bear for feeling a little grumpy? But George understands. He knows that some days are better than others and shows Ba that he's loved even when he's feeling bad. Virginia Miller, author-illustrator of ON YOUR POTTY!, has created another reassuring tale of family love that's perfectly tuned to the thoughts, feelings, and actions of toddlers.