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Baby Says by John Steptoe

a_manning11's review against another edition

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4.0

According to the book's front flap, it is "a celebration of the universality of childhood". I agree, but even more so I wish every little child had a big brother who takes such good care of them.

jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition

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5.0

October 2019 - such a delightful board book! Told in a minimum of words with lots of repetition, with a story that made me laugh because it's so similar to my kids' sibling dynamic. I think Eleanor enjoyed this one because it showed such familiar things. Finding a board book that's truly aimed at babies, but actually has a story is such a rare thing.

brizreading's review against another edition

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4.0

Baby Brother is constantly ruining the meditative calm of preschool-age Big Brother, who clearly just wants to stack his blocks, would you leave him alone, for the love of God. Baby Brother uses tried-and-true strategies of (a) feigning helplessness and then (b) unleashing maximum charm (what a smile!). For this reason alone, deploy wisely with your children lest they learn these tricks of the trade.

Also features that historical contraption the "playpen" and not an adult in sight! Ah, a relaxing reminder of the pre-helicopter days. Also also features the best words in the English language: "NO, NO!" (complete with finger wag)

annsantori's review against another edition

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3.0

Really lovely book with very few words depicting the 'conversation' between a big brother and his baby brother.
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