Team Mom Review – Leslie Patricelli Books

Back before Oscar, I used to love to read.  I still do, but all I read now are board books, which is why I was so pleased to receive my new package from Team Mom this month.  This month we received two books by  Leslie Patricelli, both of which have made it into our daily reading rotation. 

Both books are big hits, but since we’re still at the board book stage, we’re getting the most use out of  “Baby Happy Baby Sad”. I remember seeing books from this author on Amazon, but wondering if they were a bit simplistic.  They are basic, but I actually think that is what is nice about them.  This books introduces fundamental concepts (in this book, basic emotions) to kids, which I think is very helpful (at least in our house). The theme of the book (no surprise) is happy and sad moments for babies.  I won’t give the entire premise away, though!  The pictures are both colorful and very expressive.

I also like the second book, called ”Higher! Higher!”  Oscar is a swinger (in the right sense), and this is great because it’s a story of a little girl on a swing asking her father to push her higher and higher.  Each new page shows just how high she can go.  It’s not a board book, but even Oscar is loving looking at the bright illustrations.  Both books are available now, and I think they’d make a great first birthday present for any child.

April 5, 2009 - Posted by Oscar and Etta's mom | Team Mom Review