Jonas Sickler

diverse book for babies (board-book alternative, set in Bolivia)
I like the "indestructable" pages, it's a paper-like material that holds up to chewing, drooling, washing, etc. with durably vibrant colors and with soft edges (no worries about paper-cuts). I had to LINK this from another library since my library doesn't carry it, but I am pleased with the quality and would recommend this for sharing with babies/young toddlers--the pages are a bit small for sharing with groups (not for large show more storytime groups) but would be great to tuck into a bag for one-on-one time (very lightweight and portable).

The illustrations are lively, featuring an elderly, dark-skinned Bolivian farmer (with a cane), and what might be his grandson or granddaughter. Aside from the title of the book, the story is wordless, so readers can choose how they want the song to go (and with multiple animals on each page, there is plenty of inspiration to keep going). show less

I absolutely love these books. I think they are a must have for anyone with babies or young toddlers. My son absolutely loves them. When he was just crawling he would get frustrated with board books. He wanted books that looked and felt like Mommy's. When a girl at one of my play dates recommended these I was skeptical. But they really do the trick. They feel like paper, but my son can naw on them, drool on them, try to rip them apart, but they just hold fast for another day (trust me, he's show more 13 months with 12 teeth, he chews on everything). The only thing I would change is that there are no words. Not that it's a problem now. But when he's older and we're looking for a book on the shelf to read before bed, I would love to be able to grab one of these and reminisce about how it was his favorite book, even as an infant. But other than that one self indulgent wish, I highly recommend these books! show less

Check out this cover! This richly illustrated, wordless, multicultural nursery rhyme has Humpty falling from the Great Wall of China. But don't worry, when he falls, he hatches! Royal purples, floral cloth, and rosy skies create a rich palette evoking the exotic world of China.

Little children will eat these books up (or at least try to!)

This book is part of the Indestructible series. Small (only 7") and square, the Indestructible books are the perfect size for little hands. And don't call show more these "board books," they're only about 1/16" thick! The pages are sewn together tightly, and according to Workman Publishing, they are chew proof, rip proof, noxtoxic, and 100% washable. Heck - you can even throw them in the dishwasher! As if that weren't enough (I'm beginning to sound like an infomercial here), they're beautiful.

This book was an Advance Reader Copy supplied by the publisher.
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These books are perfect for the babies and toddlers who put everything in their mouths and love to twist and tear paper. They are truly indestrucible! My grandson has several and they are still going strong. It also gives the reader a chance to tell their version of the story/rhyme as there are no words. Little ones don't like to linger over alot of words on a page.