Blankie

Leslie Patricelli's 'Blankie' is a vibrant and humorous board book that perfectly encapsulates a toddler's deep attachment to their comfort object. Through the eyes of a comically expressive tot, the story explores the joy a blankie brings, the brief panic when it's misplaced, and the immense relief when it's found again. With simple text and bold, graphic illustrations, it normalizes the strong emotional connection children have to their special items, providing comfort and a gentle narrative arc that resonates with young children and their parents. It's an ideal read-aloud for bedtime or any moment a child needs a little reassurance.

A comically expressive tot pays tribute to the all-important BLANKIE in a bright, playful board book sure to have instant toddler appeal. Anyone who's spent time with a toddler knows that few crises compare with the (even temporary) loss of a favorite blankie. Here, in her humorous, bold graphic style, Leslie Patricelli plays up this scenario, surely near and dear to every toddler's heart. BLANKIE is an affectionate ode to that special object that comforts many a child through the dramas of each day.