Babies–human and animal picture book recommendations are by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.*
Broadway Baby
by Russell Miller (Author), Judith A. Proffer (Author)
- Publisher ā : ā Meteor 17 Books (April 4, 2023)
- Year: 2023
- Grades: Babies-2nd grade
- Hardcover picture bookā : ā 32 pages
- ISBN-10 ā : ā 1957317043
Brief summary: An adorable tribute to Broadway with a baby dreaming of dancing and singing on stage. Baby shares about opening night, getting ready in the dressing room, and reviewing lines before going on stage.
The rhyming text is fun and exciting. The illustrations are bright and full of detail.
Comments: A cute bedtime story for babies and toddlers or the perfect gift for any music or drama teacher.
Rating: 4/5 šššš
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*It should be noted that this a complimentary book sent to me for an honest review.
All Your Tomorrows
by Harriet Evans (Author), Heidi Griffiths (Illustrator)
- Publisher ā : ā Tiger Tales (February 14, 2023)
- Year: 2023
- Ages: Babies-2nd grade
- Hardcover ā : ā 32 pages
- ISBN-10 ā : ā 1664300139
Brief summary: A mother and father hold their baby and bestow upon the child all their hopes and dreams for the newborn’s future. Readers are taken upon the parents’ wishes as the child grows with bright, beautiful, and pleasant illustrations with many two-page spreads. Gentle, lyrical text.
Comments: What a lovely book for babies and toddlers at bedtime.
Rating: 3.5/5 ššš1/2
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Full Moon Pups
by Liz Garton Scanlon (Author), Chuck Groenink (Illustrator)
- Publisher ā : ā G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers (April 25, 2023)
- Year: 2023
- Ages: Toddler-2nd grade
- Hardcover picture book ā : ā 40 pages
- ISBN-10 ā : ā 0525514554
Brief summary: In rhyming text and gentle rhythm, a mother wolf gives birth to her pups in a cave under a full moon. The mom and pack care for the babies as they grow during the moon’s cycle.
Comments: Lovely illustrations include gouache, acrylics, pencils, oil pastels, and digital media. The back pages include Author’s Note and The Phases of the Moon.
I suggest sharing this with primary grades during a baby animal or moon cycle unit of study.
Rating: 4/4 šššš
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Little Walrus
by Julie Abery (Author), Suzie Mason (Illustrator)
- Publisher ā : ā Amicus Ink (March 14, 2023)
- Year: 2023
- Ages: Baby-Toddler
- Hardcover board book picture bookā : ā 20 pages
- ISBN-10 ā : ā 1681528711
Brief summary: Little Walrus plays near his mom and the herd of walruses while exploring his world.
Comments: The rhyming of verbs in each line is one I don’t often see, and I found it refreshing. Couplet rhyming as well. Illustrations are large and with all two-page spreads.
This is one of the adorable cute series of baby animals called the Little Animal Friends.
Rating: 3/5 ššš
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One Day
by Joanna Ho (Author), Faith Pray (Illustrator)
- Publisher ā : ā HarperCollins (March 14, 2023)
- Year: 2023
- Ages: Baby to 2nd grade
- Hardcover picture book ā : ā 40 pages
- ISBN-10 ā : ā 0063056925
Brief summary: A mother cradles her infant son and dreams and shares all the wonderful ways her boy will be as he grows up.
Beautiful two-paged spread illustrations.
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Rating: 4/5 šššš
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