Who can resist the tear-drop shaped eyes of Precious® Moments characters, beautifully illustrated by Samuel J. Butcher, in a coloring book? (JL)
Chris Butterworth & Lucia Gaggiotti
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?: The Story of Food
Candlewick, 2011 (2011)
Hardcover
This picture book for children five years of age and older explains that food just doesn't magically appear at the local food store to be purchased for healthy lunches. (BW)
Nick Butterworth
Albert the Bear
HarperCollins, 2003 (2002)
Hardcover
The toys in Mr. Jolly's store put on a show to cheer up Albert the Bear, who looks so sad ... (HW)
Toni Buzzeo & Mike Wohnoutka
Stay Close to Mama
Hyperion, 2012 (2012)
Hardcover
Sometimes it can be a challenge convincing a youngster that it is not a good idea to go off exploring on his or her own. That's the dilemma facing the mother giraffe in this adorable picture book for children two years of age and older. (BW)
Janie Bynum
Santa Baby
Little, Brown & Co., 2005 (2005)
Hardcover
The popular holiday song is adapted and illustrated in this cheerful picture book (music printed at the back). (HW)