No No Yes Yes

Title: No No Yes Yes

Bibliographic information:

Author: Leslie Patricelli

• Board book: 24 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick; Brdbk edition (February 26, 2008)
• Language: English

Reader's Annotation:

The world is full of yeses and noes; every action provokes some very different reactions from the adults around you, as baby learns in this colorful board book.

Interest Level: Ages 0-3

Lexile level: Not available

Awards, if applicable:

Not Applicable

Plot summary: When you use a spoon, people say yes.  When you dump a bowl, people say no!  When you pet the cat, people say yes.  But when you yank his tail, people say NO!  Different actions result in some very different reactions from the adults around you, as baby learns in this wonderful Leslie Patricelli board book.

Critical review:  Leslie Patricelli’s artwork is charming in this board book series which explores a baby’s world.  Dominated by thick lines and jewel tone colors, the baby is vibrant and energetic in his playful and imaginative world.  

Why include it?

This vibrant little book is a beautiful and entertaining look at a baby’s world.