Billy is a Big Boy

By Don Hoffman

Book Overview

Billy is growing up, reaching important milestones that prove he is a big boy from using the big potty to saying his ABCs. The inspiring words and huggably sweet illustrations celebrate the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970251807
• ISBN13: 9780970251800
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Popcorn Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 2 to 5 years

Customer Reviews

A terrifically fun self-esteem oriented picturebook

Written in rhythm and rhyme by Don Hoffman against a background of charming watercolor illustrated by Todd Dakins, two terrifically fun self-esteem oriented picturebooks for preschool readers ages 2 to 5 celebrate a toddler's life through the characters of Billy and Abigail. Abigail Is A Big Girl ... shows that she has learned to say "Please" and "Thank You" and can do a lot of big kid stuff like sleeping in a regular bed instead of a crib, and eating at the family dining table instead of in a highchair. Billy Is A Big Boy ... shows that he has learned to say his ABCs, can use the family bathtub instead of the baby bath tub, and can now eat with a fork as well as a spoon.

Billy Is A Big Boy

This is a lushly illustrated pre-school and juvenile level book that engages and celebrates with each young child the milestones that they have already achieved or look forward to achieving. The story captivates each child by relating to these milestones Each child will feel proud that they can see themselves in little Billy whether boy or girl. The art work is some of the best work I have seen in a children's book, it is not fearful but brings the children into the story with the notion that each child will find comfort. The words simply but deliberately speak to each child. The care in the creation of each page in this book is obvious and I am particularly impressed that a portion of the proceeds are given to a charity that furthers literacy.