In Can You Smile? , Simms Taback's animals explore the many ways that humans express happiness. Parents and children bring the puppet bear to life as they laugh, sing, throw kisses, shout, and . . . smile! Children are sure to be delighted as they learn about animals, sounds, and facial expressions in this interactive puppet book.
Simms Taback was an American writer, graphic artist, and illustrator of more than 35 books. He won the 2000 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, and was a runner-up in 1998 for There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.