Amazing Baby (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The author of the bestselling 1967 book, The Naked Ape: A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal, Morris here presents a beautiful and useful guide to the first two years of a baby's development. With full-sized, gorgeous photos, the book begins with the newborn's body and follows with chapters on "learning to sit" "learning to walk," "self awareness," "moods," etc. There are many wonderful transparent sheets of anatomical drawings that show the internal organs lined up with the body and brain of a baby, and the simple, concise text actually contains everything you need to know. There are many books about childhood and stages of development, but this one is easily digested and lovely to look at-a perfect gift for a new mother when you want to skip the usual onesies.
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Beautiful and useful ... a perfect gift for a new mother when you want to skip the usual onesies. (Publishers Weekly PW Online Revie - Annex 20080901)

Morris has his own way of making things understood, and the photographs here are a joy. (Bill Robertson canada.com 20081026)

Perfect for new parents--or anyone who's ever been a baby.... Visually arresting [and] loaded with stunning photos. (Bill Robertson Buffalo News.com 200812)

Morris has his own way of making things understood, and the photographs here are a joy. (Bill Robertson Star Phoenix (Saskatoon SK) 2008 121)

Fascinating...Takes you on a tour of the first two years of a baby's development, revealing all sorts of insights (blog.parentbloggers.com 2008)

[Best of 2008, Art and Culture] This is complete baby ... in future no baby shower will ever be complete without a copy. (Monica Stark January Magazine 20081206)

A highly unconventional baby book... Stunning colour photographs and illustrations portray each stage of development. (The Ottawa Citizen 20081101)

A browser's delight....provides a unique look at infant behavior and development that will thrill new or expectant parents. Recommended. (Mindy Rhiger, Bakken Lib. & Museum, Minneapolis Library Journal.com - Xpress Reviews - First Look 20081130)

The astonishing story of the first two years in the life of a baby. Irresistible! (The Globe and Mail 20081201)

The astonishing story of a baby's first two years by renowned zoologist and scholar of human behavior Desmond Morris. (BookPage 20081114)

Amazing Baby should be on the reading lists for everyone preparing for a baby's first two years. (Linda Turk Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay) 200812)

[starred] Morris deftly explains what's going on in baby's brain and body while hinting at how much remains utterly mysterious. (Erica Jorgensen Fit Pregnancy 20090401)

The photography is gorgeous. Absolutely stunning ... it would make a stunning shower gift for a first-time mother in particular. (Mother Knows Best blog (mothergoosemouse.com) 08-09)

Hands down the BEST parenting, pregnancy, developmental book I have ever come across ... Eating, sleeping, weaning, walking...it's all here. (Parent Bloggers Network 20090420)

Beautifully illustrated.... This volume would be a wonderful purchase or gift for new parents. (Gerald S. Golden Science Books & Films )

This is one of those amazingly well-illustrated, captivating reference books that is difficult to put down.... beautiful....entertaining and informational. (Shannon Graff Hysell American Reference Book Annual )

A scientific but approachable look at baby's first two years. (Buffalo News )

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (October 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1554074193
• ISBN-13: 978-1554074198
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,778 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars requires a second reading, February 14, 2009

By	Oakley E. Van Slyke "actuary, writer" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A great book at several levels. On the surface, it's a picture book of babies with really amazing insights. Below that, a book that might be titled "don't believe everything you read about parenting". Below that is a book about human nature, its origins, diversity and common threads. Below the story of origins is a story about lost traits, such as neonatal swimming, and the accidents of evolution. Morris is so subtle that it is easy to overlook his many layers of meaning.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book and a special gift!, January 2, 2009

By	Dr. Bonnie Zucker (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This beautiful book is informative and fascinating. The information it provides on newborn development is superb, covering the first two years of life. Written from the newborn's perspective, the book celebrates the miracle of human life and growth. The presentation is clear and well-organized. Though I bought it for myself, it would make a great gift for new parents.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful gift!, December 16, 2008

By	J. Kuntze "ejsmama" (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although I bought this book for myself, it would make a lovely baby gift! I have a three month old son, and a four year old daughter, and I found this book beautiful and informative! The photographs are lovely, especially to the eyes of a new parent who is falling in love with their own baby. The overlays of internal body structures (skeleton, eyes, etc) are fascinating. And in between feedings, baths, rocking and playing, I am also enjoying the amazing story of how a baby grows -- wonderful!