by Mary Hoffman
illustrated by Ros Asquith
 
There are babies absolutely everywhere. So it’s useful to know what they’re all about. Thankfully, Team Mary/Ros are on hand to explain what babies can (and can’t) do as they grow and develop. From burping and crying to recognising the people around them to toe touching and rolling and so it goes on until their first, very intensive, year is over and they’re declared a toddler!
 
Full of giggles, coos and gurgles, this is also a genuinely helpful book which will answer most questions an expectant sibling might have. A great range of families are represented and a shaggy purple Nellie leads the reader through the pages with comic exclamations in speech bubbles. ‘I liked this simple explanation of development and very inclusive illustrations’ (Deborah, Lecturer in EY Education, Letterbox Library reviewer). ‘An interesting, fun and inclusive book to share with a child or group of children with babies in the family or on their way. Lots to look at and discuss’ (Carey, Childminder, Letterbox Library reviewer). [Portrayals include families of different ethnicities/faiths –including a Muslim family- and families of different structures, including two mums -one of whom is a wheelchair user, a working mum/stay-at-home dad unit and a solo Dad family]. Age 3-6, Hardback 24pp
 
Themes: Diverse Families  Themes: LQBTQ+  Themes: Disabilities