by Michael Lawrence & illustrated by Adrian Reynolds ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 1, 2000
Lawrence’s lovable infant basks in the warmth of familial affection in this exuberant companion title to Baby Loves. Joyful prose celebrates some of Baby’s favorite types of snugs and smooches, with a focus on the beloved group who occupy Baby’s immediate world. The ebullient sentences overflow with just the right amount of nonsense to tickle tiny funnybones; from a bewhiskered grandpa are “prickly tickly kisses,” while grandma doles out “snuggly cuddly hugs.” However, this genial tot gives as much as he receives, enthusiastically showering those around him with gleeful baby love. The simple writing and familiar characters engage even the youngest audience. Reynolds’s bright illustrations, featuring large-sized, colorful figures, convey the whimsy and wonder of Baby’s world. Droll pictures capture all the chaos of a tot on the loose; his eyes squeezed shut in loving bliss, Baby hugs his kitten while the hapless feline patiently endures the over-zealous tribute. With his oversized, perfectly rounded, and nearly-bald noggin, Baby is irresistible, stealing readers’ hearts. A cheery tale that is bound to please fans of Baby Loves and enchant a new generation of readers. (Picture book. 1-4)
Pub Date: Sept. 1, 2000
ISBN: 0-7894-5649-4
Page Count: 24
Publisher: DK Publishing
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 2000
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by Caroline Jayne Church ; illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 27, 2015
A good choice for caregivers looking for a positive, uncomplicated introduction to a new baby that focuses on everything an...
A little boy exults in his new role as big brother.
Rhyming text describes the arrival of a new baby and all of the big brother’s rewarding new duties. He gets to help with feedings, diaper changes, playtime, bathtime, and naptime. Though the rhyming couplets can sometimes feel a bit forced and awkward, the sentiment is sweet, as the focus here never veers from the excitement and love a little boy feels for his tiny new sibling. The charming, uncluttered illustrations convincingly depict the growing bond between this fair-skinned, rosy-cheeked, smiling pair of boys. In the final pages, the parents, heretofore kept mostly out of view, are pictured holding the children. The accompanying text reads: “Mommy, Daddy, baby, me. / We love each other—a family!” In companion volume I Am a Big Sister, the little boy is replaced with a little girl with bows in her hair. Some of the colors and patterns in the illustrations are slightly altered, but it is essentially the same title.
A good choice for caregivers looking for a positive, uncomplicated introduction to a new baby that focuses on everything an older sibling can do to help. (Board book. 2-4)Pub Date: Jan. 27, 2015
ISBN: 978-0-545-68886-4
Page Count: 24
Publisher: Cartwheel/Scholastic
Review Posted Online: March 16, 2015
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 2015
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by Samantha Lizzio ; illustrated by eOne ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2019
This TV rerun in board-book form has nothing new to offer.
Peppa hopes to join her classmates in a Halloween pumpkin competition in this adaptation of a story from the popular British television program Peppa Pig.
With the help of Granny and Grandpa Pig, Peppa turns her giant pumpkin, which is the size of a compact car, into a jack-o’-lantern. The trio is flummoxed when it comes time to transport the pumpkin to the competition, so they call on Miss Rabbit and her helicopter to airlift the pumpkin to the festivities as Peppa and her grandparents ride inside. Peppa arrives just in time for the contest and wins the prize for best flying pumpkin. The scenes look as if they are pulled directly from the television show, right down to the rectangular framing of some of the scenes. While the story is literally nothing new, the text is serviceable, describing the action in two to three sentences per page. The pumpkin-shaped book and orange foil cover will likely attract youngsters, whether they are Peppa fans or not.
This TV rerun in board-book form has nothing new to offer. (Board book. 2-4)Pub Date: July 30, 2019
ISBN: 978-1-338-33922-2
Page Count: 10
Publisher: Scholastic
Review Posted Online: Sept. 23, 2019
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 15, 2019
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