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Baby Love by Angela DiTerlizzi captures the tender moments and joys of caring for a baby, celebrating the special bond between a parent and child. With rhythmic text and charming illustrations, this children's book beautifully portrays everyday activities that are filled with love and affection. It's a heartwarming story perfect for sharing with little ones.
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This delightful children's book enchants with its soothing rhythm and playful rhymes, making it a perfect choice for reading aloud. You'll enjoy the adorable illustrations and gentle celebration of the bond between parent and child, creating a cosy and loving reading experience.

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Now in a Classic Board Book format--a soothing ode to all the wonderful bits and pieces that make up a cuddly, snuggly baby. Full color.

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This cosy and cuddly Classic Board Book celebrates all the wonderful things about babies!

Rosy cheeks.
Button nose.
Little fingers.
Tiny toes.
Sweet kiss.
Warm hug.
Yes, it must be baby love.

Anyone who has ever delighted in a baby’s bright smile or darling toes will instantly connect to this adorable board book that is perfect for reading aloud to little ones. With just the right balance of sweetness and humour, this is a soothing ode to all the wonderful bits and pieces that make up a cuddly, snuggly baby.

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Baby Love by Angela DiTerlizzi is praised for its heartfelt tribute to the simple yet profound charm of babies. Reviewers highlight the book's endearing illustrations and rhymes that capture the love and joy of family life, with parents and a dog showering affection on their baby through daily activities. The illustrations' neutral presentation of the baby's gender is noted as a thoughtful touch, and the story is recommended for its comforting and meditative pace, making it a delightful choice for baby storytime programmes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534420359

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Board book

Date Published: 04 December 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Little Simon

Illustration: f-c; gloss cvr (no sfx)

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Brooke Boynton-Hughes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 36

About the Author

Angela DiTerlizzi is a mom, wife, and author who loves writing books for children. Her picture books include Some PetsSome Bugs, Baby Love, and Just Add Glitter. She and her husband, bestselling author/illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, reside with their daughter in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Brooke Boynton Hughes is the illustrator of Baby Love by Angela DiTerlizzi and Trudy Krisher’s Bark Park. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. Visit her at Brooke.Boynton.Hughes.com.

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