infants

A picture book with lyrical text that describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic.

"Mustache Baby wants to be a Santa's helper like Beard Baby, but after making a workshop full of toys he decides to keep them for himself and lands on the naughty list"--Provided by publisher.

"Inside the cozy house, a baby has arrived! The world is eager to meet the newcomer, but there will be time for that later. Right now, the family is cocooning, connecting, and learning. They are basking in a newborn glow. This is their babymoon"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrate babies as they play, make trouble, think, and nap.

Members of Theo's class help him understand his feelings about becoming a big brother.

"When Baby and Mama go to the market near their home in South West Nigeria, Baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives them six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn't notice. As Mama shops, cheeky Baby collects and sample treats...until Mama's basket begins to grow quite heavy. Poor Baby, she thinks--he must be very hungry by now!"--Jacket flap.

Gary thinks of all the things he is going to teach his new brother or sister.

"It's almost Christmas, and baby simply cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate-a tree, a gingerbread house, a doggy! There are very creative presents to make, Santa to see (must be brave), carols to sing, not to mention the big event itself"--Provided by publisher.

A family says goodnight to the baby by playing a kissing and counting game.