Baby Brains Superstar [Hardcover]

Simon James (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 13, 2005 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Baby Brains

The smartest baby in the world takes a star turn as a pampered rock idol in Simon James's hilarious follow-up to the highly acclaimed BABY BRAINS.

Thank heavens Mr. and Mrs. Brains played music to their baby before he was even born. Not only is their bundle of joy amazingly smart, but he's also a musical genius! After mastering the tuba, cello, drums, and electric guitar, Baby Brains declares from his stroller that "rock 'n' roll is where it's at," and soon he's preparing to headline the biggest outdoor concert in the world. Dazzling custom-made outfit . . . (single) hair expertly styled . . . being lowered by helicopter onto the massive stage as an enormous crowd roars — what could possibly keep Baby Brains from making rock 'n' roll history?

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–The smartest baby in the whole world, introduced in Baby Brains (Candlewick, 2004), is back. This story is about the emergence of his musical genius: how his mother placed headphones over her tummy to expose Baby to classical music before his birth; how the tiny toddler, adept on toy piano, announces to his parents that he wants to attend music school; how he masters the tuba, cello, and timpani; and how he loves electric guitar best. ‘Rock 'n' roll is where it's at, Mom,' he declares from his stroller. He goes on to give a concert in a gigantic outdoor stadium, where an unintentional song becomes a megahit. Children will love the blue sleeper-suited tyke who graduates from music school after only two weeks, wins a talent contest, and, like many other children, suffers from stage fright. James's pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations are cheerful, charming cartoons, expertly rendered for maximum chortles. This book has star written all over it.–Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY
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From Booklist

PreS. Baby Brains, who made his debut in Baby Brains: The Smartest Baby in the World (2004), returns, this time as a rock star. The big-headed baby had been groomed for a music career in utero (Mom wore earphones on her belly, so Baby could appreciate classical music). After his birth, baby masters many instruments, but he's hooked on the electric guitar--ergo, "rock and 'n' roll is where it's at." So begins another career for Baby Brains, who last time out did everything from fixing cars to practicing medicine. However, when Baby's big moment as a rocker comes at an outdoor concert with thousands in the audience, he has a major meltdown. He wants Mommy! Fortunately, the band plays on, and the audience thinks it's all part of the best performance it has ever seen. Some of the silly goings on will appeal more to young readers than to listeners, but it's hard to fault the hysterical watercolor artwork that appears on full pages and in spots. Children will giggle at the sight of Baby Brains in his romper, picking up a huge guitar, or getting his one lone hair cut. Ilene Cooper
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (September 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763628948
• ISBN-13: 978-0763628949
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 0.4 x 11.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #346,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable!, September 23, 2005

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blbooks "Becky" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Brains Superstar (Hardcover)

Sequel to last year's BABY BRAINS...BABY BRAINS SUPERSTAR is a better more cohesive tale of this super-smart baby with common baby needs. While last year's BABY BRAINS proved his genius in many fields, BABY BRAINS SUPERSTAR focuses on the world of music. Baby Brains expresses an interest in music, and after attending weeks of music school is ready to take the rock world by storm. But on the night of his big debut, instead of playing his new song...he starts crying "I Want My Mommy" the crowd believes that this cry IS the intended song...and it becomes a smash worldwide hit...his parents however know the truth and rush to comfort their genius baby who promptly announces his retirement.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fun sequel, December 16, 2007

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Lung Doc "working mom" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Brains Superstar (Hardcover)

If you like children's books that have a adult sense of humor, I would highly recommend the Baby Brains books. This the sequel to the original book, Baby Brains. In this book, the very talented Baby Brains catapults to musical stardom while his parents look on with mixed feelings. It encompasses every parent's wish that their child is smart and talented (but hopefully, not too smart and talented) and that their child would grow up quickly - but not too quickly... The ending is very similar to the original Baby Brains book, and so maybe the author should stop at this one... the punchline might get stale after a while.