Title: Sometimes It’s Storks
Author: L.J.R. Kelly
Illustrator: The Brothers Hilts
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: February 7, 2017
Genre/Format: Picture Book
Ages: 3-5
Sometimes It’s Storks
Synopsis:
L.J.R Kelly’s new picture book, illustrated by the talented team of the Brothers Hilts, tackles the elusive topic of where babies come from with some much-needed quirky humor.
From the gluttonous stork to the helpful hermit crab, Kelly imagines a hysterical cast of characters that will charm and entertain readers young and old. His romping rhymes add even more fun to the mix in this joyful read-aloud! Baby delivery is a tricky business: When the top-notch stork is not available, a substitute has to step in. But a delicious-looking fish distracts him, and he misplaces the baby en route. As one animal encountered leads to another, the baby travels the world; up to the North Pole atop a while, to Australia with migrating geese, and to the Brisbane Zoo by kangaroo, before finally landing home. The Brothers Hilts’ acclaimed artwork will enthrall readers once again, this time with a fresh bright sensibility that suits the excitement and wonder of a new baby.
About the Author: L.J.R. Kelly
L.J.R. Kelly is the author of the picture book, Blanket and Bear. He is Managing Director of the literary estate of his grandfather, Roald Dahl. L.J.R Kelly studied politics at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and writing at Dartmouth College. He lives in and works in London.
About the Illustrator: The Brothers Hilts
The Brothers hilts are Ben (the older one) and Sean (the younger one). They work as a team illustrating, designing and constantly comparing to see whose ideas are better. Sean went to Rhode Island School of Design and Ben went to Cooper Union in New York City. They now live and work in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
My Thoughts:
This whimsical tale of how a baby was misplaced when it was to be delivered by a stork is such a fun read. The baby goes on quiet an adventure for sure. The book is filled with beautiful and brightly colored illustrations. I wouldn’t really call it abstract, but it has a similar feel. While reading the book, if you look closely you can find the stork and baby on every page.
Sometimes It’s Storks can be found at your local book retailer or online at stores like Amazon.
