Baby Angels: Board Book [Board book]

Jane Cowen-Fletcher (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Tap into the nationwide fascination with angels!

With gentle rhymes and warm pastels, Jane Cowen-Fletcher's fetching creation will soon have readers of all ages believing in baby angels.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS?A pretty book about an adventurous toddler who climbs out of the crib and goes out the door and into the yard. Baby angels follow and alert the parents, who then catch the child in their arms. Each double-page spread has a simple, rhyming sentence telling the slight story from the child's point of view. The illustrations, done in pastels, show round, soft, huggable baby angels with expressive faces. Even the face of the toy lamb the toddler clutches changes to convey worry and pleasure. A sweet addition.?Martha Gordon, formerly at South Salem Library, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Ages 2^-4. From the moment baby opens her eyes, baby angels, clad in diapers, act as her guardians. They are her safety net as she climbs out of her crib, and they follow her as she toddles silently, unseen, past her unsuspecting parents and out the door. Both text and art are sweet and gentle, yet they exude the boundless energy of a curious toddler. Rendered in soft pastel chalks, the nursery and backyard scenes have lots of charming details, and the multicultural characteristics of the baby angels serve as a reminder of our diverse society. A good example of quality literature for the very young, this book will find ready acceptance in libraries offering story times for babies and toddlers. Lauren Peterson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Board book: 16 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick; Board edition (November 5, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763604143
• ISBN-13: 978-0763604141
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,012,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific book for children and adults alike., June 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Baby Angels: Board Book (Board book)

Baby Angels is a heartwarming book. I have read it to my child millions of times. He has loved the book ever since the first time that I read it to him. I have given the book to other children as well. THe illustrations are unbelievable and so true to life. They are absolutely gorgeous. The story is actually a prayer but is short and sweet holding even the youngest infant's attention. A lovely book to share with your child and a beautiful prayer to say each and every day. A must have for anyone who believes in angels....you will after reading this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We Love It, November 14, 2002

By 

Melinda (Douglasville, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Angels: Board Book (Board book)

A dear lady from my support group sent this book to my youngest son for his first birthday. We really love it because he has a brother that is an angel. I point to the angels in the pictures and say "Look there is Gabriel!". The neatest thing is that one of the angels looks like Gabriel did and the baby looks like my one year old! I plan to get several copies to pass out at my children's hospital in memory of Gabriel.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Baby Angels-Great for Bedtime Routines, November 13, 2000

By 

"emmasdada" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Angels: Board Book (Board book)

Reading as part of our bedtime routine is crucial. Our daughter, born in October 1999, loves this book especially when read in a voice slightly more forceful than a whisper. She has memorized when to turn the page, and she does so without being prompted.

If ever there should be an award for illustrations, this book has my vote! The baby angels are darling, and the baby in red is just as cute.

Plus, and perhaps most importantly at times, a parent can read this book in just a couple of minutes. This is enough time for our daughter to get relaxed so that she can prepare herself for a good night's sleep.