Maybe, My Baby [Library Binding]

Marilyn Janovitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003 | Age Level: 4 and up

Marilyn Janovitz's soothing text and endearing pictures of animal parents and their little ones combine in a loving lullaby of a book that will send children peacefully off to sleep. In the tradition of Goodnight Moon and Guess How Much I Love You, this warm and fuzzy bedtime book is perfect for family snuggling.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-This attractive picture book calls to mind Mem Fox's Time for Bed (Harcourt, 1993). From the title page, with a lion and her cub, through penguins, otters, and raccoons, among others, each large illustration features a different kind of creature. The title phrase begins each brief couplet and catalogs the ways in which a parent soothes its youngster to sleep. Beginning with "Maybe, my baby, if I hold your hand-" the animals are shown rubbing, nuzzling, whispering, cuddling, kissing, etc. The final two spreads show first a human mother and child and then the little one, fast asleep. The singsong rhythm seems appropriate to its purpose, though the unvarying repetition of the title phrase may wear on some listeners. The illustrations vary somewhat in their effectiveness. The lion and her cub, for example, seem both accurate and appealing, as do the penguins and the whales. Other illustrations are less successful, particularly in their proportions. The baby rabbit's head seems too large for its body, and the human mother and child are also somewhat awkwardly drawn. Janovitz's use of swirly, multicolored backgrounds does add to the illustrations' appeal both by focusing attention on the animals and creating a soothing, impressionistic sense of setting. If there is a strong demand for bedtime stories, this one is a suitable addition.
Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Marilyn Janovitz attended the School of Visual Arts in New York and the Philadelphia College of Art. She has worked as a textile designer, created artwork for advertising and magazines, and illustrated numerous books for children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: North-South / Night Sky Books (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735817634
• ISBN-13: 978-0735817630
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,649,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a favorite book, December 28, 2010

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T. K. F. "researches before buying" (Carlsbad, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Maybe, My Baby (Hardcover)

We love this book so much at our house that I love to give this as a gift to new parents. I even pay a little extra to buy them privately on Amazon Marketplace.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illustrations, Gentle Words, April 5, 2010

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Terri A. Ward "Children's Author" (Germantown, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maybe, My Baby (Hardcover)

As a children's author, I look for two things in a book. Does it hold my interest as the adult and does it hold the child's interest. This book does both! It is so beautifully illustrated and the words are simple and soothing. I would highly recommend this book for the younger child, ages 1-4. Terri "Hunter" Ward, children's author of One Starry Night and Aunt Tami's Strawberry Farm.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect toddler gift, February 5, 2009

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Busy Mom "LH" (Alameda, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maybe, My Baby (Hardcover)

My 23-month-old son loves this book. It's a favorite bedtime story for him. Great for learning body parts and different animals.