Babies [Hardcover]

Ros Asquith (Author), Sam Williams (Illustrator)

Book Description

There are big babies
and little babies,
Do-lots and
do-little babies,
Happy babies,
cross babies,
And "I'll show you
who's boss" babies...

With an affectionate text and heartwarming illustrations, this is the perfect book to share with your baby.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-A cozy, rhyming text describes all kinds of babies. The large-font narration describes active and passive and wobbly and dribbly tots, as well as those with a preference for teddies and others "who like muddles." The delightful language highlights words that are both fun to say and hear. The colorful illustrations feature a primarily pastel palette with hues of green, yellow, pink, and blue. The babies, of different races, are well-rounded figures with expressive, yet gentle features, shown playing, hugging, bouncing, and exploring. Even the pet cats and dogs have an inquisitive look as they frolic with the busy youngsters. The final line reads, "The baby that I love the best, with all my heart, is- YOU!" The last word is strategically placed opposite a mirror that is sturdily encased in the back endpaper.
Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

PreS. If there's one pastime that most babies and toddlers enjoy, it's watching other babies and toddlers. This lively picture book provides that pleasure without the bother of arranging a play date. The short, rhyming text lists all kinds of babies: "There are babies who like teddies, / there are babies who like muddles, / there are babies who like bathtimes, / there are babies who like cuddles." Each refrain appears on a separate page along with an illustration that spotlights one or two babies hugging teddy bears, making a mess, taking a bath, or cuddling together. The clean page design, warm colors, and well-drawn babies make each picture an engaging opportunity to look at, talk about, or simply enjoy. The racial mix of characters broadens the book's appeal. The last double-page spread spotlights the baby that the reader loves best; it features a Mylar mirror along with the punch line: "YOU!" This playful ending springs naturally from the book's consistently light, sunny tone. Young children and their parents will find this short, simple picture book irresistible. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068985501X
• ISBN-13: 978-0689855016
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,547,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Babies, March 11, 2003

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"shell2128" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Babies (Hardcover)

Really cute book about babies. Cute illustrations showing the differences in all babies. Great way of teaching diversity...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars adorable, March 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Babies (Hardcover)

Fantastically sweet book which my eight month old already calls, "Baba". It is a lovely gentle book to read with your baby and see her chuckle as she looks in the mirror at the end.

5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet read for your baby who likes babies..., November 4, 2010

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M. Hughes (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Babies (Hardcover)

I really enjoy reading Babies to my 18-month-old. The illustrations show many different types of babies doing all sorts of activities. Our daughter loves to point out all the "bah-bees." The rhyming story is cute and easy to read. The ending takes the cake with the sentimental message to your little one and a mirror on the final page. A great addition to any 9 to 36-month-old's library.