Vladimir Radunsky has published more than thirty books for children and received numerous awards, including severalNew York TimesBest Illustrated Book Awards and Bologna's Critici in Erba. Some of his books have appeared on theNew York Timesbest-seller list. Chris Raschka has written and/or illustrated more than sixty books for children, includingYo! Yes?,Charlie Parker Played Be Bop,Mysterious Thelonious,Sluggy Slug,Five for a Little One,A Poke in the I, andThe Hello, Goodbye Window, and has received a Caldecott Honor, two Caldecott Awards, the Ezra Jack Keats Award, and fiveNew York TimesBest Illustrated Book Awards.
This ingenious way to help little ones learn their ABCs uses the hook of vintage photos collected over decades from flea markets around the world. Little Lucian Leroy, a tiny fellow in a tall tophat and tails, likes licorice and lollipops. Baby Beulah Bridget balances a big bow on the top of her noggin. Even kids who don't understand all the words and concepts will enjoy hearing the alliteration spoken aloud and marvel at the get-ups from days of yore. Working Mother