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Come On In: There’s a Party in this Book!
Can YOU help Lemon find the party? Fans of Sabine Timm @virgin_honey are jumping for joy! The Instagram darling from Germany has teamed up with beloved American author Jamie Michalak to create a picture book perfect for all ages, but especially kids from 4 to 8. So . . . COME ON IN!
168K Instagram followers can't be wrong! Come on in to Lemon's world and meet a rainbow-tastical collection of cats wearing boots, fruits dressed in suits, dogs made of bread, and pigeons named Fred. You can help Lemon find the party! With eye-popping art from beloved creator, Sabine Timm and bouncy rhyming text from Jamie Michalak, Come on In offers up a fresh take on the theme of inclusivity, and will have crafty kids and DIYers smiling, pointing, and I bet I can make those, too!
168K Instagram followers can't be wrong! Come on in to Lemon's world and meet a rainbow-tastical collection of cats wearing boots, fruits dressed in suits, dogs made of bread, and pigeons named Fred. You can help Lemon find the party! With eye-popping art from beloved creator, Sabine Timm and bouncy rhyming text from Jamie Michalak, Come on In offers up a fresh take on the theme of inclusivity, and will have crafty kids and DIYers smiling, pointing, and I bet I can make those, too!
40 pages, Hardcover
Published September 20, 2022
About the author
Jamie Michalak
45 books69 followersJamie Michalak is the author of more than thirty children's books, including the highly praised Joe and Sparky series of early readers; Frank and Bean; Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter; and Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites, co-written with Debbi Michiko Florence.
When not writing, she can be found singing off-key, playing outside, or hanging with her two sons. Jamie was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and grew up in the same neighborhood where Dr. Seuss once lived. She now resides in Barrington, Rhode Island.
When not writing, she can be found singing off-key, playing outside, or hanging with her two sons. Jamie was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and grew up in the same neighborhood where Dr. Seuss once lived. She now resides in Barrington, Rhode Island.
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December 11, 2022
I loved this book enormously. So much so I’ve already bought other copies to gift. The illustrations are so unique and hilarious, all kids will love them and the story is very very cute. This is a must add to all good picture book collections.
June 16, 2022
"Can YOU help Lemon find the party? Fans of Sabine Timm @virgin_honey are jumping for joy! The Instagram darling from Germany has teamed up with beloved American author Jamie Michalak to create a picture book perfect for all ages, but especially kids from 4 to 8. So . . . COME ON IN!" ( Followed by 168K Instagram followers! )
This delightful rhyming picture book uses an adorable lemon as the main character. She is looking for a party and sets off on a mission to find one with her friends. The readers, of course, are invited to join in on the celebration. Want to go?
The illustrations are amazing and each additional character is created out of something unique: combs with wigs, fruit in suits, and dogs made out of bread, just to name a few. The eclectic crowd will have kids giggling and wanting to join in for sure.
The rhymes and illustrations are a perfect marriage making this playful and whimsical book a winner. It touts diversity, inclusivity, friendship, problem solving and tons of creativity. I love it and kids will too. I highly recommend, "Come on in: There's a Party in This Book!
This delightful rhyming picture book uses an adorable lemon as the main character. She is looking for a party and sets off on a mission to find one with her friends. The readers, of course, are invited to join in on the celebration. Want to go?
The illustrations are amazing and each additional character is created out of something unique: combs with wigs, fruit in suits, and dogs made out of bread, just to name a few. The eclectic crowd will have kids giggling and wanting to join in for sure.
The rhymes and illustrations are a perfect marriage making this playful and whimsical book a winner. It touts diversity, inclusivity, friendship, problem solving and tons of creativity. I love it and kids will too. I highly recommend, "Come on in: There's a Party in This Book!
June 4, 2022
This rhyming picture book tells the story of a lemon trying to find a party but he stumbles upon lots of strange scenes on the way. The illustrations in this book are really unique, they are made up of a variety of real objects as well as clay and paper objects put together with backdrops as well as what appears to be some natural outdoor photos. It really shows that anything can be used to make something else, to create art and to tell a story. I would use this book as an inspiration for lessons on photography and art. The story is random and fun and I think that kids would enjoy it. It is also a bit of an I-Spy type book with lots of random items to check out in the background. Definitely a unique and interesting book that I would recommend parents and teachers of children in the age 3-1o range check out! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book!
May 22, 2022
Hours of creative fun!!
This book reminded me of Mio & Mao the claymation series and I LOVE claymation. The story is about a little lemon looking for a party with his friends. In the end, he sets up his own party with all of his friends. His friends are what make this book so interesting. Each character is made of something unique. Is that guy toothpaste? Is that dog made out of toast? a rabbit made out of pastry!!
What a great way to get younger readers actively involved in reading. What a whimsical little tale.
Grateful to have received a digital copy of this from NetGalley & Astra Publishing.
This book reminded me of Mio & Mao the claymation series and I LOVE claymation. The story is about a little lemon looking for a party with his friends. In the end, he sets up his own party with all of his friends. His friends are what make this book so interesting. Each character is made of something unique. Is that guy toothpaste? Is that dog made out of toast? a rabbit made out of pastry!!
What a great way to get younger readers actively involved in reading. What a whimsical little tale.
Grateful to have received a digital copy of this from NetGalley & Astra Publishing.
October 2, 2022
Special thanks to Goodreads and their Giveaways program. This cute little book incorporates rhyme and is great for identifying and name objects of all sorts. The illustrations are real-life objects made to look like what the story is talking about. The title, for instance, uses a crust of the bread to identify the letter C. The lemon goes from place to place looking for the party then decides to invite everyone to his party. All of the characters throughout the book show up for the party. Such a great illustration and text to include all.
June 27, 2022
Adorable and weird, just the way I enjoy picture books. This would be a fun one to read as a lapsit or to small groups of pre-k and older children. The artwork in this book is whimsical and delightful and the cats in boots bit made me literally guffaw out loud. CUTE!
October 5, 2022
What a fun time I had at this party!
Take a boxful of tiny toys, dollhouse furniture, and some food, glue on eyes, and you've got good times on every page.
Join Lemon in a wacky search for a party, and learn a lesson in what to do when you can't find exactly what you're looking for.
A very silly and delightful book that begs to be perused again and again!
A hearty thanks to NetGalley and Astra Publishing House for this enjoyable read.
Take a boxful of tiny toys, dollhouse furniture, and some food, glue on eyes, and you've got good times on every page.
Join Lemon in a wacky search for a party, and learn a lesson in what to do when you can't find exactly what you're looking for.
A very silly and delightful book that begs to be perused again and again!
A hearty thanks to NetGalley and Astra Publishing House for this enjoyable read.
April 8, 2023
This is one of those picture books that is centered on the brilliance of the illustrator, and rightfully so. The story is about a lemon is looking for a party and visits different scenes with uniquely staged props. There is no party to be found, so the lemon decides to have one big party by inviting all the characters of the book over. Sabine Timm, the illustrator, sets up these scenes by combining different objects to make quirky and irresistible characters, such as a "fruits dressed in suits!" In this scene, a bear is depicted by having a mango for a belly, avocado head, blackberry ears, and raspberry feet. Students are going to be mesmerized by the craftiness of Timm, and will surely be inspired to make creations of their own! A must buy for any student library!
November 10, 2023
This book talks about Lemon's search to find a party. When he doesn't find one, he decides to make his own. I enjoyed reading this book for a couple of reasons. First, I enjoyed the different types of illustrations that the illustrator uses. I liked that it was things that children would know and might be able to find in their house. Second, I enjoyed this book because it talks about the inclusion of all people regardless of their abilities and looks. This is a great lesson for any child to learn. Third, I enjoyed this book because it was interactive. Giving children the opportunity to interact with a story makes it more fun for all parties when reading the book. Overall, I thought that this book was fun and creative while also talking about some big lessons.
Want to Read
October 30, 2022I won this book as a Goodreads giveaway! I read it to my three year old grandson yesterday, and he loved it! It is filled with many bright colors, and the he loved looking at all the pages and asking questions about what was going on in each on! He loved that there was a circle cut out in the front of the book, he keep putting his arm through it and saying Gigi why is this circle here, lol! We looked at the objects on the opening of the book and he named all of them, and he would name them as we found them through out the book, he enjoyed the book and had me read it twice to him! Thank you for you very much for the book, my grandson enjoyed it very much!
September 24, 2022
I won this copy on Goodreads.
This came in the mail today. I read through it quickly when it arrived and my first thought was that the illustrations were quite bright. Possibly too bright.
I usually wait to review children's books until a child can read the book with me. This proves to be a smart move on my part. Apparently it wasn’t meant for my approval.
When my four year old grandson woke from his nap, he found it in the table. He asked me to read it at least three times today. I think it has already slid into the rotation.
This came in the mail today. I read through it quickly when it arrived and my first thought was that the illustrations were quite bright. Possibly too bright.
I usually wait to review children's books until a child can read the book with me. This proves to be a smart move on my part. Apparently it wasn’t meant for my approval.
When my four year old grandson woke from his nap, he found it in the table. He asked me to read it at least three times today. I think it has already slid into the rotation.
June 28, 2022
This is an unusual little book for kids. The illustrations are real life items some normal size some tiny used to create a scene. The opening scene is Lemon, which is a real lemon with eyes, nose and mouth, he is trying to find the party. As you move through the book you will find socks with eyes, hanging goldfish crackers, and dressed up fruits. A great can you find book for kids as they look for various items on the pages.
August 1, 2022
This book reminds me of the “How are you peeling” series of books from about 15 years ago. There is a party going on but by who and where. The best part of this book is not the story, the illustrations. The illustrations are actual items such as lemons and donuts and cakes and dogs etc. with add ons like googly eyes. It’s a fun story to get kids active and involved because they’re going to want to make their own stories similar once they read this one
November 22, 2022
Where is the party? Lemon is knocking on doors. He tries and tries, but even after visiting room after room of fruits in suits and cats in boots and five pigeons named Fred and more...no party!
Finally, Lemon decides to shake things up and, hey, make his own party.
I think kids would love looking at all these zany collages. And what better ending to shore up a defeated Lemon than to have a party of one's own? Kids might feel inspired to make their own art.
Finally, Lemon decides to shake things up and, hey, make his own party.
I think kids would love looking at all these zany collages. And what better ending to shore up a defeated Lemon than to have a party of one's own? Kids might feel inspired to make their own art.
July 8, 2022
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is a lot of fun, like a big I spy game, my 6 years old thought it was very neat to see the picture and especially the words formed by objects. A great book to show kids about different mediums that could be used to create art.
This book is a lot of fun, like a big I spy game, my 6 years old thought it was very neat to see the picture and especially the words formed by objects. A great book to show kids about different mediums that could be used to create art.
September 28, 2022
I appreciated that the looks/style of this book were so different! It encouraged us to want to use objects around the house to tell our own stories, and to take pictures of it all. I like books that inspire creativity! I also really enjoyed the rhyming flow of the book. It made it fun to read. Thanks to the publisher for providing a free copy. We will check out more books from Jamie!
October 3, 2022
Wildly creative still life photography gives this playful, rhyming picture book a punch. Maybe PEAR it with How Are You Peeling? for a fruit-filled storytime?
January 22, 2023
Kids will love looking at the party in this book, fashioned out of toys, vintage items, and lots of other surprises. Some will be inspired to create their own assemblage art. For fans of I-Spy type books, too.
Want to Read
February 13, 2022Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
February 26, 2022
The visuals in this book are stunning and they deserve a better story to tie them together.
February 27, 2022
Adorable!
February 28, 2022
Great read-aloud for young children. Lots of places for them to interact.
July 19, 2022
Engaging and FUN found-art photo spreads carry a rather weak storyline - but I'll get it for the library because of the creative STEM potential for little makers. Thank you to Edelweiss for the eARC!
November 8, 2022
Cool concept with the art, but the story was pretty awful.
November 17, 2022
I feel like this is a very goofy book. It definitely has imagination and creativity. It also is a book where you find hidden objects throughout the pages.
November 29, 2022
Fun pictures with a lot to point out to the little ones. This is really adorable
December 21, 2022
When you can't find the party, make one of your own! Fun looking at all the creative illustrations!
Read
January 8, 2023This book is odd in all the best ways!
Great little jaunt.
Great little jaunt.
February 8, 2023
A really fun preschool read aloud. Illustrated with recycled objects it lends itself to craft time as well. A cute book with a sense of humor.
February 21, 2023
Storytime Themes: Party/Celebrations, Art, Interactive Books, Neighbors
[Maybe I'll put this on my Beehive Consideration list?]
[Maybe I'll put this on my Beehive Consideration list?]
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