FICTION

Baby Party

by Rebecca O'CONNELL

illus. by Susie Poole. 24p. Albert Whitman. Mar. 2015. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9780807505120.

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PreS—During this gathering, babies explore shapes by holding an oval ballon, sitting in a circle, wearing a triangle hat, and giving a square box. They also do some smooching, clapping, and singing to round out their festivities till they are all pooped and head home. The bright and colorful illustrations depict a diverse group of babies having a great time. The text is short and sweet, even if viewers are never shown what's in that square package.

VERDICT A wonderful lapsit to share one-on-one or in a small group.

Reviewed by Melisa Bailey, Harford County Library System, MD

Babies at a party celebrate with shapes: one wears a triangle party hat, one gives a square gift, another plays with a rectangular block, and they all sit in a circle. The minimal (if bland) text with its repeated refrain ("clap for the baby") and brightly patterned illustrations featuring generically diverse, round-headed tykes combine early experiences--clapping, shapes--at just the right pace.

, Feb 01, 2015

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