This Little Baby Goes Out - Hardcover

PreSchool-Bright-eyed toddlers having fun are the subjects of these two books. When This Little Baby Goes Out, his mother takes him to the park. There, the lively African-American boy pets a puppy, rides a swing, plays with a ball, and waves to ducks swimming in the pond. During the walk home, he and his mother buy apples, one of which he enjoys as a snack at home. This Little Baby's Playtime features a smiling little girl with strawberry blonde hair. She plays with a trumpet, drum, blocks, a tiny soldier, a puppet, and teddy bear. She talks on her telephone, and on one page, rides her tricycle outdoors on the sidewalk. The children, their parents, and toys are drawn with pen and ink, filled in with bright red, blue, orange and purple. Large figures stand out against the white background. The text is written in rhyming couplets, appropriate for this bouncy subject. While not essential purchases, these books are pleasant fare for toddlers. Their large formats and vividly colored subjects make them useful for story times.
Nancy Seiner, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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