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A busy baby says, "Uh-oh!" A sad baby says, "Boo-hoo!" What kind of baby says, "Goo-goo?" A happy baby! Babies (and parents) will love lifting the flaps to discover what all these adorable babies say -- from cuddly babies to hungry babies. Karen Katz's trademark illustrations bring baby's first words to life!
Karen Katz has written and illustrated more than fifty picture books and novelty books including the bestselling Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? After graduating from the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, she attended the Yale Graduate School of Art and Architecture where she became interested in folk art, Indian miniatures, Shaker art, and Mexican art. Her book, Counting Kisses, was named one of the 100 Greatest Books for Kids by Scholastic Parent & Child and was a Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection. Karen, her husband Gary Richards, and their daughter, Lena, divide their time between New York City and Saugerties, New York. Learn more about Karen Katz at KarenKatz.com.
Perhaps the secret to Katz's success (besides the undeniable appeal of her signature round-headed babies!) can be summed up in this quote taken directly from the author/artist's website: "When an idea for a story pops into my head, I ask these questions: Will a child want to read this book? Will parents want to read this book with their children? Will this book make a child laugh? Will this book make a parent and child feel something? Is there something visual here that will hold a child's interest? Will a child see something in a different way after reading this book? If the answer to any of those questions is 'yes,' then I know I'm on the right track."
Picture books usually have more words in them but they tell more of a narrative story. Board books are usually simpler. They are generally 6 spreads and are about one concept. When I create a board book, I try to make something that is very interactive for the baby, with flaps and pull tabs and lots of surprises. Board books are a perfect size for a baby's hand to hold and touch. Babies can have an experience all by them selves with a good board book and can also have a good lap-time experience with a mommy or daddy or caregiver. Picture books take a little more care since the pages can rip. With a board book, you can throw it in a stroller, chew on the corners and even wipe off mashed peas.
Katz has received numerous awards for her work, including:
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Karen Katz celebrates Baby's first words!A busy baby says, "Uh-oh!" A sad baby says, "Boo-hoo!" What kind of baby says, "Goo-goo?" A happy baby! Babies (and parents) will love lifting the flaps to discover what all these adorable babies say -- from cuddly babies to hungry babies. Karen Katz's trademark illustrations bring baby's first words to life!