Sandra Keith Boynton is an American humorist, songwriter, director, music producer, children's author, and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated over eighty-five books for children and seven general audience books, as well as over four thousand greeting cards, and seven music albums. She has also designed calendars, wallpaper, bedding, stationery, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and plush toys for various companies.
How does she do it? Sandra Boynton creates more humor with simpler vocabulary than anyone since Dr. Seuss, and indeed rivals the master.
A bit of a "surprise ending" is frequently worked into even the simplest Boynton book, and "Blue Hat, Green Hat" features one of my favorites. SPOILER ALERT: the turkey never does quit being silly.
Also a warning on "Doggies": "Doggies" is the only Boynton book which you may tire of reading before your children tire of hearing it. Thank heavens for "Six Quiet Dogs", your mid-book break from the necessity of barking.
I read these books to all three of my children ( now ages 16, 21, and 26). We loved these books, read them over and over so many times. These are classics that need to be in every childs library for reading out loud to from birth to age 4 ( or 5 or older in my childrens case).
Newborn babies won't be particularly engaged, but great books for the babbling baby to pre-schooler. The books are clever which is nice for the reader. Sandra Boynton's catalog is voluminous, and nearly all are quite good. (I actually don't care for the A to Z in in this set.)
The packaging of 4 board books together is a great idea. The stories are all pretty short, so I can usually read all 4 books to my 1 year old son in 1 sitting. He loves when I make all the animal sounds.
Another I love to read with Forrest. They are written so I have them all memorized. We love Moo, Baa, La La La the best. Forrest knows all the sound effects.