Toddler Lilly: 'Tot'ddler Lilly
Kathleen B Johnson
Paperback
(Kathleen Johnson, Aug. 5, 2019)
Lil' Lilly is a happy, inquisitive, adventurous, stubborn, loving child prone to misadventure and chock full of love for older sis Skylar as well as her animal friends. Her interactions with Flighty the Pig, Fraidy Cat, Punkin the Dog, Blossom the Cow and Evil Eva all show a charming child dealing with whatever circumstance comes her way. GIrl power abounds through her relationship with new friend Ollie, and LIlly approaches all situations with both a serious and witty take on right and wrong. Each illustration features a punning rhyme with Lil' Lilly living life mostly on a stroller coater, thinking her baby food is "goo'ed and at night wishing EVE would end. Lilly's life is cheery and upbeat - "BOW' your horn! It's great to be born!" With the Lil' LILLY children's book series, the younger set get the opportunity to embrace morals and manners - as well as an optimistic outlook - at an early age. The short rhymes and wordplay create a reading experience some declare as reminiscent of Dr. Suess.