Understanding baby-talk becomes a fun game in this adorable and funny picture book for families.
When baby says "bah!" the rest of the family scrambles to bring him balls and books and bows and bottles, sheep and baby dolls and blankets and even a brother! But it turns out that all along, the baby was just trying to say "bye-bye."
A perect gift for baby showers, new parents, and new siblings.
Praise for BAH! Said the Baby:
"A nifty romp that doubles as a guessing game (with some phonics tied in), this has appeal for large read-aloud crowds as well as siblings who seek a lighter new-baby tale."--Kirkus Reviews
"Simple colorful backgrounds accentuate Plecas’s bright and playful illustrations; her cartoon style is humorous and expressive....Parents and children with younger siblings are sure to relate to the pitfalls and joys of communicating with pre-verbal babies."--School Library Journal
"Add this charmer to the lineup for a baby-themed storytime, or share it with the older sibs of an almost-verbal little one."--BCCB
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About the Author:
Jennifer Plecas (www.jenniferplecas.com) has illustrated more than thirty books for children and has both wrote and illustrated Pretend and Olive's Perfect World. She lives outside of Kansas City, Missouri.
From School Library Journal:
PreS—Getting one's point across can be challenging for anybody, but it's especially tough for the wee protagonist of this short but endearing book. When Baby shouts, "Bah!" Mom and two older siblings rush over and attempt to guess what the infant wants. Their offers of bottles, books, and blocks are met with increasing puzzlement and frustration from the tot. After many attempts, Mom finally figures out that "Bah!" means "Bye!" and Baby rejoices at being understood. Simple colorful backgrounds accentuate Plecas's bright and playful illustrations; her cartoon style is humorous and expressive. Baby's exclamations and the resigned "Oh well...Guess not!" refrain from family members appear in speech bubbles. The simple text with repeated words and clear drawings makes this title suitable for beginning readers. Parents and children with younger siblings are sure to relate to the pitfalls and joys of communicating with pre-verbal babies.—Yelena Alekseyeva-Popova, formerly at Chappaqua Library, NY
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- PublisherPhilomel Books
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 0399166068
- ISBN 13 9780399166068
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorPlecas Jennifer
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