All the fun of a baby's day, from "wakey light, wakey light, creeping through window" till "time to sleep tight" is captured in this wonderful collection of poems from the acclaimed poet and children's author John Agard. Bold, colorful illustrations picture baby's bath time, mealtime, playtime, and potty time, and entrance even the very youngest readers. Written especially for babies, the poems are sweet, funny, and short, infused with a vibrant Calypso spirit, and with a rhythmic cadence perfect for reading aloud.
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PreSchool-Grade 1–Ten four-line rhymes tell of a baby's day from morning to bedtime. The verses are simple, some with a staccato rhythm; others have softer sounds. However, there is an awkwardness due to some unusual word choices, possibly reflecting the book's British origins. For instance: "One day I'll sit botty/on what they call potty./Now I do in cotty/what I call a dotty." The brightly textured illustrations are heavy in crosshatching. The child who is the focal point looks to be a different age from one picture to the next. Overall, it is doubtful that the intended audience will be drawn to either the verses or the art. Pass this by, and give parents one of many great Mother Goose books instead.– Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR
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5 stars - These simple poems will delight babies and toddlers. www.bettybookmark.co.uk Lovingly portrayed in striking etched paintings. Books for Keeps
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Wakey light, wakey light, creeping through window. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Wakey light, wakey light, creeping through window. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Universal Verse Poetry for Children by Deborah Hallford Eduardo Zaghini on page 36
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