You Are Two

by Sara O'Leary, Karen Klassen (Illustrations)

A baby's second year is full of important achievements. Walking, running, understanding more words, speaking their names, and forming first memories are all exciting moments. You Are Two picks up where You Are One left off and celebrates these moments and more, inviting little ones and their parents to celebrate how much they have grown and discovered in the last year.

The second in a three-book series, You Are Two is the perfect gift for toddlers or caregivers who will enjoy looking back at the joys, challenges, and love in the second year of life.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Cultural

24 pages, Hardcover

Published April 15, 2019

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet book with an account of all the things a two years old can do, even if she/he still looks little. Things like going up and down the stairs, use the spoon, or perfectly know the word "mine!" are big achievements, and it is easy to miss this in the day-to-day routine. Cute illustrations.

I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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[Marissa Elera · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the complex, layered illustrations.

[KC · Rating 2 out of 5]

So so story and somewhat creepy illustrations.

[Joan Arbogast · Rating 3 out of 5]

Though I love the illustrator's style, use of color, inclusion of multicultural kids, I wonder if 2-year-olds will be as impressed. Though the text mentions milestones twos would be proud of, it also includes language that only adults would understand. Still, it's an attractive book parents would enjoy.

[Monica Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good diversity representation.

[Donna Mork · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tells all about the changes that happen to a child who is turning two, from being able to chose things, to having words to communicate.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buy it. Read it to your two-year-old. Or your three-year-old.

[Theodore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good book to gift someone for their second birthday since this book is about two year olds! 👶

[Taryn]

Pre-K to 2nd Grade. You Are Two is the second in a three book series (You Are One and You Are Three). It celebrates the milestones a child hits from age one to age two. I liked how it didn't focus on just one toddler; it features a diverse group of kids. The illustrations have a vintage feel to them. One page even has a rotary phone--I don't remember those being around when I was a kid!

This is a good book for parents and siblings to look through and see how much the two-year-old in the family has changed in a year. It would be a sweet gift.

I received this book from Owlkids Books and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Rachel Ball · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely LOVED this book! The illustrations are beautiful and the writing is so cute. I loved reading it. I checked this book out from the library and I definitely want to own it.

[Kristina Aziz · Rating 2 out of 5]

Let's talk audiences. First, readers. The full description of this book includes reading levels and some kind of common core code. The kids reading this in school are older than two years old. but, it is a fantastic book for older siblings. Maybe kids seeing that the baby "works now" (as my nephew said of my daughter once she started walking) would benefit from this book by seeing the sorts of things a lot of two year olds can do. They may not be able to play on a playground like a 6 year old, but they can run and go up stairs.

Second, two year olds. My daughter liked the pictures well enough, but I wish there were drawings of things that were more easily recognized. She understands 'baby'. Everyone is a baby in this book. Maybe the stairs could have been more recognizable, the phone could have been something that was around in the last decade (don't tell me two year olds don't know what a cell phone is. THEY DO.).

Third, parents. Ultimately I like what the illustrator was going for because it give a kick of nostalgia to the books I read as a wee one, but my own wee one has moved on to more modern times. If I received this book as a gift I can't say it would make me any happier than any humor parenting book out there. I would probably find the first opportunity to regift it, actually. That, along with the mommy wars feeling that you get when milestones are discussed (my daughter can go up stairs herself fine, we're still working on down. And spoons? we just avoid soupy things altogether. forks are way easier.) Having a book like this just makes you feel bad if your 25 month old baby can't pass the checklist.

Overall, 2/5. It was okay.

[Storywraps · Rating 5 out of 5]

This delightful book is written from a very loving heart. It expresses the joy and happiness found in raising a two year old. It is a reflection of a busy year in the life of a toddler who experiences many achievements throughout the year. Walking then running, saying and understanding words, climbing stairs in a blink of an eye, choosing her own clothes (and style), and using grown-up utensils at the table, just to name a few.

The parade of diverse toddlers depict that the same changes are evident in different cultures throughout the world. "You Are Two" is a celebration of the second year of a child's life and although many changes certainly do take place the one true variable for the parents to discover is their steadfast love never ever changes toward their precious gift... their growing baby. This endearing book is heartwarming from cover to cover and is a delight to share, read of course wrapped up in lots of hugs and cuddles. A feel good book to enjoy!

[Carla · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short, cute book about what a child can do when they are two. I have a 2.5 year old grandson and some of the illustrations in the book depict things he really does not do yet and he is quite precocious. Having said that, it is a nice way to show developmentally what a two year old may be doing. It would be a great book for siblings to see what a younger one may be able to accomplish or even teens considering babysitting. I do not think a two year old would sit and understand this book, but I can see them liking it when they are a bit older and asking their parents questions about their own development at the age of two. The illustrations are great, with children from various nationalities being depicted. All in all a nice book.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Jason Stanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

At our house, we are inching closer with each passing day to 2-year-old status. This stage of life is most often referred to as the “terrible twos.” The days are filled with the struggle of telling a toddler “No,” while the toddler continues to do it. Or, brief, random moments of fussy and kicking when the toddler does not get what they want. Then, there is the constant refrain, “Mine.”

The twos can be quite terrible.

Sara O’Leary’s new book, You Are Two, accompanied by illustrations from Karen Klassen, takes a more positive look at being two. Instead of focusing on the kicking and screaming, this little book highlights all the great things that are happening with a two-year-old. They aren’t just walking, they are running. They are using their own spoons and saying words.

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[jess ~has abandoned GR~ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would make a great gift for parents on their child's birthday, and I wish there were more opportunities inside it to use as a scrapbook. The illustrations are beautiful, and there is a fair amount of negative space to allow for adding your own photos or mementos to match the milestones in the book.

That being said, it would not go over well as a read-aloud for a 2 year old -- the illustrations and concepts are too complex for a toddler audience. Older siblings might appreciate it, but this is really for a parent audience. I wouldn't order it for the library, but I may consider if it I find myself invited to a 2 year old's birthday party.

I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

You Are Two provides wonderful diversity in its illustrations of children. The author reminisces on the wonderful milestones that have taken place. From gaining independence to choosing their own clothes/ feeding themselves to expanding words in their ever growing vocabulary. This would be a wonderful gift from a parent or caregiver to a child. The message is sweet and simple.
*I received an ARC via NetGalley & Owlkid Books in exchange for an honest review.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an adorable book that shows all the things that a two year old can now do. It seems like it would appeal to parents more than two year olds as the illustrations have a nostalgic feel to them. It's a very sweet book that maybe could also be enjoyed with older siblings to understand their younger brother or sister.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

You Are Two (Hardcover)
by Sara O'Leary
This is a cute story about a parents need to appreciate the time passing in their child. The parent looks at all their child has learned in the last year. The pictures are poignant reminders of how fast things change for a small child, and also re-connect the printed word to the context for the child.

[Donna Maguire · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, the images are lovely and bright, the layout is great it keeps attention too. The whole concept is good overall and its been put together well. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the illustrations! And I love that the book includes children of different skin tones. The story is simple and sweet without being saccharine. I can't wait till my boys are two so we can read this together.

I received an ARC from NetGalley.

[Tracie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet sentiments and gorgeous mixed-media illustrations peek into the busy lives of a diverse group of toddlers and describe all the amazing things that they can do now.

As a parent, I was moved by this book--but it didn't hold my 2-year-old's attention.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short simple book about all the changes a child has made from the age of one to two.

[Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

A list of things that have changed between being one and being two. Not bad, but not my thing. The same thing with the illustrations. I know some ladies who will fawn over this book, but not me.

[Casandria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute sentiments but the abstract design might not work super great for toddlers

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awww...so sweet. Loved this. Loved the illustrations. Love everything about it. (More for parents/caregivers than for the actual two-year-olds themselves.)

[Poongothai · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book about milestones of two year olds

[Morgan Sohl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute picture book telling children how much they have learned and grown in a year.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A narrator tells a child how much they have changed since they became two years old but that their love will never change. Simple and sweet and mentions many aspects of growing up. Babies and up.