Don't - by Litsa Trochatos (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

This cleverly conceived board book appeals to a young child's sense of fun while providing facts about different animals. A series of impossible but delightful-to-imagine cautionary statements are followed by informative explanations:

Don't take a bath with a pig.
It loves wallowing in the mud.

Don't start a food fight with an octopus.
It has six more arms than you do.

The simplicity and humor in the text and watercolor illustrations will make this book a story-time favorite.

Review Quotes

A raucous romp through all the don'ts of playing with animal friends.-- "Today's Parent"

Fresh, unpredictable, and squarely in a toddler's humor wheelhouse.-- "Horn Book"

Great for one-on-one sharing or for inciting a room full of giggles at storytime.-- "Kirkus Reviews"

How refreshing and sensible. . . . Now if only all the don'ts in the world were as intelligent.-- "Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews"

Johnson's naive-style paintings are a neat match to the silly outcomes that could easily emerge from any kid's imagination.-- "Booklist"

Litsa Trochatos' don't-instructions are most definitely delightful, goofy entertainment for all ages . . . Even more funny-bone tickling, though, are Virginia Johnson's irreverent illustrations.-- "BookDragon"

Trochatos debuts with a series of gently funny riddles/warnings . . . Johnson's carefree watercolors revel in the playful setups.-- "Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW"

About the Author

Litsa Trochatos is an interior designer who also enjoys painting and photography. Virginia Johnson is a well-known textile designer who creates beautiful, colorful prints, often inspired by nature. Both live in Toronto.