Here are a few of our favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n no no 9780525582274 A Little Book About Spring<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/575633\/a-little-book-about-spring-leo-lionnis-friends-by-leo-lionni-leo-lionni-and-julie-hamilton\/9780525582274 by Leo Lionni, illustrated by Leo Lionni and Julie Hamilton <\/p>\n
With spring just around the corner, this wonderful board book is a perfect read for your little one. The magic of changing seasons makes a perfect palette for Leo Lionni\u2019s colorful collage-style art. The budding trees, newly blooming flowers, and animals of all sorts pop off the page as they make their way out into the springtime sun. <\/p>\n
(Ages 0 – 3)<\/i> <\/p>\n
9780525582304 A Little Book About 123s<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/575636\/a-little-book-about-123s-leo-lionnis-friends-by-leo-lionni-illustrated-by-leo-lionni-and-jan-gerardi\/9780525582304 by Leo Lionni, illustrated by Jan Gerardi <\/p>\n
With this board book, award-winning author and illustrator Leo Lionni brings all of his friends along to introduce numbers and counting to your littlest reader. With the help of illustrator Jan Gerardi, this party themed counting book is a celebration of numbers sure keep your child engaged and on their way to learning their 123s.<\/p>\n
(Ages 0 – 3)<\/i><\/p>\n
9780593108208 Honey<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/551371\/honey-by-david-ezra-stein\/9780593108208 by David Ezra Stein <\/p>\n
This companion to David Ezra Stein\u2019s award-winning Leaves continues his celebration of the changing seasons. This time Bear is slowly waking from his long winter slumber to blooming flowers, the sounds of gentle rain, bright sunshine, and most importantly, the smell of his favorite snack: honey. David Ezra Stein\u2019s expressive simple illustrations are used to captivate little fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar<\/i>.<\/p>\n
(Ages 0 – 3)<\/i> <\/p>\n
9780525582298 A Little Book About Colors<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/575635\/a-little-book-about-colors-leo-lionnis-friends-by-leo-lionni-illustrated-by-leo-lionni-and-jan-gerardi\/9780525582298 by Leo Lionni, illustrated by Leo Lionni and Jan Gerardi <\/p>\n
What better way to delve into the world of color than through the bright and cheerful illustrations of Leo Lionni and Jan Gerardi? The eye-catching, collage-style artwork pops off the page as Lionni\u2019s tiny friends romp through a rainbow\u2019s worth of colors.<\/p>\n
(Ages 0 – 3)<\/i><\/p>\n
9780525582281 A Little Book About ABCs<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/575634\/a-little-book-about-abcs-leo-lionnis-friends-by-leo-lionni-leo-lionni-and-julie-hamilton\/9780525582281 by Leo Lionni, illustrated by Leo Lionni and Julie Hamilton <\/p>\n
Learn the alphabet alongside Leo Lionni\u2019s delightful little friends with this sturdy board book. This simple and colorful collection of letters paired with a corresponding word is an ideal way to begin introducing your little one to the ABCs in an engaging and entertaining fashion.<\/p>\n
(Ages 0 – 3)<\/i> <\/p>\n
9780140503289 A Rainbow of My Own<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/323181\/a-rainbow-of-my-own-by-don-freeman\/ by Don Freeman <\/p>\n
This beloved classic from Don Freeman \u2013 best known for creating the curious bear Corduroy \u2013 is the sweet and colorful adventure of a little boy trying to find his own rainbow. It\u2019s a charming and whimsical adventure of a boy searching for something fantastic and discovering that it is perhaps closer than he imagined.<\/p>\n
(Ages 2 – 5)<\/i> <\/p>\n
9781524786328 Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar?<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/561624\/where-is-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-by-eric-carle\/9781524786328 by Eric Carle <\/p>\n
Babies and toddlers can find endless joy in this lift-the-flap book. A lack of object permanence really can be a wonderful thing. Here, your little one can go on the hunt for everyone\u2019s favorite caterpillar and perhaps get a cameo or two from some other beloved Carle creations. Carle\u2019s iconic collage-style art also lends itself particularly well to this format.<\/p>\n
(Ages 3 – 5)<\/i> <\/p>\n
9780451474988 Carl and the Meaning of Life<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/318041\/carl-and-the-meaning-of-life-by-deborah-freedman\/ by Deborah Freedman <\/p>\n
The soft and colorful watercolor style artwork of Deborah Freedman will surely appeal to fans of Eric Carle, as will this sweet and charming story of an earthworm seeking out his place in the world. Join Carl the earthworm as he visits all of his animal friends and begins to understand just how big of a difference even the smallest creature can make.<\/p>\n
(Ages 3 – 5)<\/i> <\/p>\n
9781524786366 Can You Guess?: Animals with The Very Hungry Caterpillar<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/561906\/can-you-guess-animals-with-the-very-hungry-caterpillar-by-eric-carle\/9781524786366 by Eric Carle <\/p>\n
Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar in a search for all of his animal friends in this delightful board book. Featuring Eric Carle\u2019s colorful artwork, this book offers a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to members of the animal kingdom with the Very Hungry Caterpillar as your guide.<\/p>\n
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