You're Just What I Need Board Book

by Ruth Krauss, Julia Noonan (Illustrator)

Overview

“Proof of its classic status is the way young children still giggle at its gentle simplicity. Sure to be a toddler-time favorite.” —School Library Journal

Join the fun as a mother and child play a loving game of hide-and-seek in this board book edition of Ruth Krauss's delightful story, originally titled The Bundle Book.

As baby hides beneath the soft blanket, Mother tries again and again to guess what in the world the bundle could be. Brought to life with soft and playful full-color artwork by Julia Noonan, this heartwarming classic is perfect for parents and young children to share.

“A sweeter, more sentimental version of an old favorite.” —ALA Booklist

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780694013043
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/03/2018
Series:	Growing Tree Series
Edition description:	Illustrated
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 5.88(h) x (d)
Lexile:	190L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 Months to 4 Years

About the Author

Ruth Krauss was one of the most widely celebrated children’s book authors of all time. Her long list of award-winning books includes The Carrot Seed, The Happy Day, A Hole Is to Dig, Open House for Butterflies, A Very Special House, and many others. Her books continue to be read and cherished by children throughout the world.

Julia Noonan's many award-winning books for children include Baby Bat's Lullaby by Jacquelyn Mitchard and When the Moon Is High by Alice Schertle. Her own books include The Very Best Doll and Hare and Rabbit: Friends Forever. Ms. Noonan has two children and makes her home in Stony Brook, New York.

Editorial Reviews

New art reinterprets a text originally published as The Bundle Book in 1951. The illustrations may be on the sugary side, said PW, but the playful affection between mother and child shines through both text and art. Ages 3-7. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

PreS--"One morning a mother saw a strange bundle under the blankets in her bed." So begins this charming story of a treasured moment between mother and child. In a familiar game, the woman tries to guess what this child-shaped object may be. A pile of laundry? A bunch of carrots? She is sure she doesn't need any of these things, and each time the squirming lump says, "No." Finally, a face pops out of the blanket and yells, "It's ME," and the two share a hug. In a perfect ending, the mother affirms, "It's you. And--you're just what I need." This story was originally published in 1951 as The Bundle Book. As with many of Krauss's titles, the proof of its classic status is the way young children still giggle at its gentle simplicity. Noonan's illustrations, in the soft pastel colors of the nursery, glow as if suffused with morning light. As the mother wonders about the contents of the bundle, an appealing stuffed puppy acts out her guesses, bringing an added touch of humor to the silly inquiries. Sure to be a toddlertime favorite.--Lisa S. Murphy, formerly at Dauphin County Library System, Harrisburg, PA

School Library Journal