Fa La La [Board book]

Oh, baby! Leslie Patricelli’s one-haired wonder returns to revel in Christmas.

It’s almost Christmas, and baby simply cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate: a tree, a gingerbread house, a doggy! There are very creative presents to make, Santa to see (must be brave), carols to sing, not to mention the big event itself. Come celebrate the season with humor and joy as everyone’s favorite baby puts a special spin on Christmas.All in all, it’s a typical and happy Christmas for Baby–and for the youngest listeners, who will giggle at Baby singing along with carolers (“LA LA LA LA!”) on the front porch, clad only in a diaper and wearing bunny slippers.
—School Library Journal

As with all of Patricelli’s board books, perfectly pitched to toddlers’ sensibilities, the straightforward text tells only part of the story. The illustrations—acrylics using simple shapes and bold black outlines against vibrant monochromatic backgrounds—fill in the rest by adding lots of personality and humor that can be appreciated both by squirmy kids and holiday-harried parents.
—The Horn Book

Babies will enjoy the bright colors and funny baby character, toddlers will enjoy the simple humor, and older preschoolers will enjoy the more subtle comedy conveyed by the witty illustrations. Even Scrooge himself couldn’t resist this cheerful Christmas cherub.
—Kirkus Reviews onlineLeslie Patricelliis the creator of a series of best-selling board books starring her beloved baby character. She is also the author-illustrator ofHigher! Higher!andFaster! Faster!as well as two stories about the Patterson Puppies and, more recently,Be Quiet, Mike!She lives in Ketchum, Idaho.CN