Lulu's Book Pick 2/20/06

Everywhere Babies
Written by Susan Meyers
Illustrated by Marla Frazee
2001

Reading Level: Baby-Preschool

A cousin who has two daughters of her own gave this book to us. Both her kids loved the book and so does Lulu! It is all about babies and how they are kissed and dressed and rocked and fed-and completely adored by the families that love them. It describes the many aspects of babies’ lives from the time they are born until their first birthday. The book shows a diverse population of people of different ethnic backgrounds and age, as well as gay parents and adoptive parents-so no one will feel left out.
The illustrations are great, showing lots of things happening on each page. For example-“Every day, everywhere, babies are carried” On this page there are parents carrying their children in all ways imaginable- Strollers, carriers, shoulders, bike seats, car seats, wagons etc. Lulu loves these busy pages and likes to find the dogs.
Written in rhyme, this is a fun book to read and is really interactive. It is appropriate for wee little ones as well as bigger toddlers who are able to understand what all the activities in the book are. It is also helpful when another baby is on the way and you want to discuss it with your child/children. We read it and talk about the things we will do with the new baby and how baby will grow. We have enjoyed reading this book a couple thousand times and will probably enjoy it a couple thousand times more!
Available from Amazon as a board book for $6.95 or in hardcover for $10.88!
Click on the book icon in right toolbar for quick link to buy!