Recipe Weekend: Recipe for Love?

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Today I have 2 books that are the recipes for lots of smiles, hugs and joy for littles ones in your family- Summer is almost here- time to have books on hand for all your kids/grandchildren!

Southern Baby, Southern Sayings for Little Ones

by Rebekah Moredock, Illustrated by Jennica Lounsbury

Sweeter than sweet tea and cuter than a June bug, this little board book will get y'all's young ones acquainted with the uniquely charming language of the South.

Whether you're a native speaker or just a lover of good ole Southern sayings, if you're looking to teach your little one some basic Southern-isms, Southern Baby is the book for you. This simple board book gives an overview of basic Southern words and phrases, including classics like Bless Your Heart and Y'all. With playful illustrations and a good dose of Southern sass, this book would make a delightful gift for expectant parents and little ones. Trust us—it's fixin' to be your family's new favorite book. 

Grandmothers especially will love giving this charming board book to their children and grandchildren, to help explain Southern 'slang' words and phrases, that they may still use. Especially helpful fo children who might not live in the South, it's accurate with one exception. Which coincidentally is the name of this blog, LOL.A true Southerner knows what it means, and it's not what comes to mind for a children's book! But aside from that, this is a charming book for gift giving!

Papa Loves You, Tiny Blue by Jo Empson

Discover the beauty of the undersea world and the loving relationship between father and child in this lushly illustrated picture book.

Tiny Blue is very small, but he has lots of big, big questions: How old is the ocean? Do starfish live in the sky? Is there sand on the moon? Tiny Blue thinks his papa is very wise and must know the answers to everything! But can Papa answer perhaps the biggest question of them all: What is love? Perfectly capturing the curious nature of young children, Papa Loves You, Tiny Blue is a beautiful exploration of nature and a heartwarming tale of the love between parent and child.

This is an adorable book, made even more charming by the lovely and enchanting watercolor illustrations! As Blue questions his Papa, you can hear your child asking the same questions of you. It's a charming book that tackles some big questions, in ways small children will understand, and will quickly become a favorite with your child, so be prepared to read this one over and over!

About the Authors:

Rebekah Moredock grew up in Florida and Georgia, surrounded by books and siblings. She followed her lifelong love of children's books to the English Literature program at Vanderbilt University, and then to WorthyKids, where her obsession with picture books is seen as normal. Rebekah lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jo Empson lives in Wiltshire, England, and graduated from Cambridge School of Art with a Master’s degree in children’s book illustration. Her background as a graphic designer has had a great influence on her work, and she especially loves children's books created by former designers, such as the great Eric Carle. Jo’s illustrations are inspired by nature, which she expresses through the use of texture and movement with a strong sense of shape, color, and design. She loves playing with color as a form of visual narrative, and her abiding wish is to produce beautiful books with depth and meaning. She is never happier than when she is swept away in storytelling—in all its aspects—whether it be writing, illustrating or reading a favorite picture book (which she still does every night!).