Barney Saltzberg’s Twinkle, Twinkle, ABC (Phaidon, $12.95) likewise gives a twist to beloved rhymes with this mash-up of two well-known children’s songs. Fred Benaglia’s dynamic colorful illustrations of everything from a banjo-toting bear to a tutu-clad cow up the silliness ante and encourage reader interaction, giggles, and eventually goodnights. Ages 0-5.
Striking a dreamier tone, Richard Jackson’s thoughtful language creates a lyrical call-and-response in Snow Scene (Roaring Brook, $17.99). Acrylics from Laura Vaccaro Seeger capture the sleepy sensation of a snowy day, then burst into thrilling spring color in this visual and auditory feast. Ages 0-5.
When Baby Goes to Market (Candlewick, $16.99), he encounters a repast of a different sort: juicy oranges, sugary chin-chin biscuits, and vivid chili peppers. As Baby charms vendors into gifting him treats in Angela Brooksbank’s vibrantly illustrated marketplace, Atinuke’s verbal play creates a rich multi-sensory experience in this counting book. Ages 0-5.
