Little Hearts

Charles Ghigna – Father Goose® lives in a treehouse in the middle of Alabama. He is the author of more than 100 books and has written more than 5,000 poems for children and adults. FatherGoose.comJacqueline East lives in Bristol, England. She has had studios above a chocolate factory and in a caravan by the sea. Jackquelineeast.com

"Gentle rhymes and illustrations with the look of soft water colors in primarily pastel colors are a perfect fit for this sensitive exploration of nature. . . . . Hearts abound in this tale . . . Alliteration and simple, elegant rhymes create a pleasing melody and fun read-aloud. Little ones will eagerly snuggle up to enjoy this with a cherished caregiver; it also makes a wonderful option for a small-group storytime to allow close inspection of the illustrations. A joyful friendship tale begging to be read on Valentine's Day or before a thoughtful nature walk or even a nap." –Kirkus Reviews"Over a hill and through a rose lane, a strawberry field, a marsh meadow, and a bushy vale are just a few of the places a group of sweet-faced, dot-eyed animal friends spot natural cordiform-shaped marvels in this appreciation of the outdoors . . . appropriately shaped treasure discovered in East's pastel, softly sunlit paintings. It's a shape-centric wander with hearts at its heart." –Publishers Weekly"This warmly illustrated picture book is about a community of animals who find hearts wherever they go . . . every spread shows a different natural setting with multiple heart shapes waiting to be identified by young readers. The rhyming text uses sensory images to help readers develop a deeper connection to the text. The sweetly rendered images of animals finding hearts in different places would be a lovely way to hunt-and-find a child's way to sleep, but this book could also go along on a classroom nature walk. VERDICT: This pretty "find the shape" book will find fans with very young readers."–School Library Journal"Written in rhyming stanzas, and visually enriched by soft gentle illustrations, this book encourages little ones to slow down and take their time as they delight in hidden heart-shaped gifts that are just waiting to be discovered. . . .would be fantastic to share for Valentine's Day or any day! I love this book and highly recommend it."–Storywraps