My First Taggies Book: If You're Happy and You Know It - Hardcover

Artist and illustrator James Warhola has been painting for more than 20 years. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in design from Carnegie Mellon University and then studied at the Art Students' League of New York. In addition to designing more than 300 science fiction and fantasy book covers, Warhola has illustrated a number of children's books, including Uncle Andy's, a picture book based on his famous uncle, Andy Warhol. Uncle Andy's, which Warhola also wrote, was the recipient of an IRA Children's Book Award. Warhola lives in Tivoli, New York, with his family.
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Warhola adds raucous illustrations to a familiar chant that's perfect for helping preschoolers get the wiggles out. A little boy, his older sister, and their mother arrive at Big Jungle Playground, but it's only after Mom gets lost in the book she has brought that the fun begins. The elephant statue springs to life, tapping its foot to the catchy title refrain. After a moment of surprise, the kids leap into action, as do other animal statues scattered around the playground. Soon everyone (except preoccupied Mom) is part of a joyous chorus--roaring like the lion, jumping like the frog, laughing like the hyena--while the spacious sandlot playground slowly turns into a tropical forest. With a double dose of color and energy, Warhola's gleeful pictures turn the song into a great visual joke. Won't Mom be surprised? Expect plenty of leaping, giggling, and stomping during storytime. Stephanie Zvirin
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