Yummy Yucky

AUTHOR: Leslie Patricelli
ILLUSTRATOR: Leslie Patricelli

From the Publisher:

Learning about opposites has never been more fun — or funny — than with this winning board book. Yummy!

Spaghetti is yummy, but worms — and blue crayons, and sand, and other things too gross to mention — are definitely yucky when tasted. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli’s spirited board book, Yummy Yucky stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.

Leah’s Thoughts:

This one always gets laughs. The contrast between what’s “yummy” and what’s definitely not (like crayons or sand) is so relatable for toddlers, and the simple text and bold illustrations make it super engaging. A great pick for introducing opposites and encouraging conversations about what we eat (and don’t!).