All of Baby, Nose to Toes [Hardcover]

Victoria Adler (Author), Hiroe Nakata (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up

From eyes to ears, tummy to nose, legs to toes, there?s a lot for baby to discover?and even more for a family to love. Bright, buoyant art and a roly-poly little baby are sure to inspire plenty of giggling and grabbing and feet-in-the-air-ing. For every baby?and every parent who loves that baby to bits?here?s the perfect first book.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. As infectious as a baby's first smile, this celebratory book will enchant any family with a newborn to love. While ostensibly exploring a baby's anatomy, Adler's sunny poem and Nakata's ebullient watercolors demonstrate not only a baby's exploratory joy but also the palpable delight a baby brings to a family. The satisfyingly predictable pattern of verse lends itself to interactive hugs and tickles. A closeup illustration of the roly-poly baby (Baby's got eyes,/ bright little eyes) is followed by a page divided into four illustrations (Round as pies eyes./ Just the right size eyes./ Like an owl—wise eyes./ Peeka-peeka-boo). The question Who loves baby's eyes? (later asked about nose, ears, tummy, etc.) is answered at the turn of the page (Me, I do.) as Nakata shows the baby interacting with different family members. A final verse and spread featuring the whole clan—parents, grandparents, brother and even the dog—provides an adulatory conclusion. Although the book is recommended for those under age two, it is especially suitable as a new-baby present for any member of a warmhearted family. Up to age 2. (June)
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From School Library Journal

PreS–Through bouncy verses, children follow a toddler's antics as her grandparents, parents, a brother, and a pet dog celebrate everything about her, from her eyes to her tummy to her toes. Baby's got ears,/cute little ears./Smaller than bunny ears./Stick out kinda funny ears./Hearing everyoney ears./Baby's got two./Who loves baby's ears?/Me! I do! Cheery watercolor and gouache artwork breaks the spreads into full-, double-, and quarter-page images. Despite the use of baby in the title, toddlers are the more appropriate audience for the book's pastel color palette and playful details. This is a lively lap-reading experience for the very young and their grown-ups, likely inspiring a dose of tickling in the process.–Rachel G. Payne, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dial (June 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803732171
• ISBN-13: 978-0803732179
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #575,379 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 Delightful, July 16, 2010

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This review is from: All of Baby, Nose to Toes (Hardcover)

My 9 month old baby boy absolutely loved this book, and my 3 year old daughter had fun interacting with her brother during the story (showing him the different body parts). Lots of giggling and laughter throughout.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Completely charming, September 2, 2009

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This review is from: All of Baby, Nose to Toes (Hardcover)

This is an adorable book with sweet illustrations and an infectious, bouncing rhythm. I've been giving copies to every baby I know (and making sure that I have one to keep)! Who loves this book? Me, I do!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who loves this book? Baby does!, April 7, 2010

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This review is from: All of Baby, Nose to Toes (Hardcover)

If it were only me, I'd give it four stars, but I'm giving it five stars because baby loved it SO MUCH. Even when she was wailing, she would quiet down a bit to listen to it. I think she likes the rhyme and rhythm of the words, it's a book that lends itself well to being interactive (touching baby's ears when the word comes up and so on), and the illustrations are darling.