Synopses & Reviews
Hazel canand#8217;t wait for her baby brother to be born so she can talk and read with him! But when, at last, he arrives, he just sits there. More disappointing yet, when he finally speaks, his first word is a resounding
NO! But Hazel resolves to wait someand#160;moreand#8212;despite the ever-increasing NOsand#8212;and she keeps on reading aloud to him. Will Edgar ever say anything else? And if he does, what will his second word be?and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; The magic of sharing books is at the center of this hilarious new baby story that will resonate with book lovers and any child who has trouble waiting.
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"Paired with perfectly timed, deadpan text, Frazeeand#8217;s artwork is as slyly comic and artfully expressive as ever."--andlt;Iandgt;Booklistandlt;/Iandgt;
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"The concept is cute and the execution witty and efficient, with an agreeably concise (and straight-faced) text allowing plenty of room for the pictures to deliver the punch lines...Sure to be this year's baby-shower hit."--andlt;Iandgt;The Horn Book Magazineandlt;/Iandgt;
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andlt;Bandgt;* andlt;/Bandgt;"The author again proves her storytelling chops and her artistic genius in this tongue-in-cheek tale in which text and image overlap seamlessly to deliver a perfectly timed punch line. Parents and older siblings will best appreciate both the visual humor and the new-baby blues presented here. Offer this read-aloud to families experiencing their own infantile corporate takeover."--andlt;Iandgt;School Library Journalandlt;/Iandgt;, starred review
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andlt;Bandgt;* andlt;/Bandgt;"This wry picture book will appeal to parents, of course, but also to siblings who see a new baby demand so much of mom and dadand#8217;s time and energy.and#8221; --andlt;Iandgt;Kirkus Reviewsandlt;/Iandgt;, starred review
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andlt;Bandgt;* andlt;/Bandgt;"In a perfect pick-me-up for both older siblings and bleary-eyed new parents, Frazee hilariously parses their new status. The brilliant baby-as-boss metaphor drives the book from the start...Clever and empathetic, this book is an especially apropos choice for the baby shower circuit."--andlt;Iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/Iandgt;, starred review
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Praise for Don't Eat the Baby by Amy Young:
“… [Young] has a way of making color seem almost delicious...” —Publishers Weekly
"...a sweet and original little read in a market glutted with new-sibling stories" —Kirkus
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andquot;Playful narration and amusing artwork will prompt readers to say, just like Edgar, andquot;Again.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus
andquot;This is a fresh take on an age-old tale that will offer plenty of story- and family-time laughs.andquot;
andmdash;Bulletinand#160;
Synopsis
From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss.
The boss baby is used to getting his way--drinks made to order 24/7, his private jet plane, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands aren't getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve the attention he deserves.
Marla Frazee brings her signature wit and humor--along with adorable illustrations--to a book that explores the effect of one family's very unusual new arrival.
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A new baby shows everyone who's really in charge in this hilarious picture book from two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee. DreamWorks Animation's The Boss Baby--featuring the voice of Alec Baldwin--is now an Oscar-nominated motion picture inspired by Marla Frazee's beloved picture book
From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss.
The boss baby is used to getting his way--drinks made to order 24/7, a private jet, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands aren't getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve the attention he deserves.
Marla Frazee brings her signature wit and humor--along with adorable illustrations--to a book that explores the effect of one family's very unusual new arrival.
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andlt;iandgt;From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/iandgt;The boss baby is used to getting his way--drinks made to order 24/7, his private jet plane, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands aren't getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve the attention he deserves. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Marla Frazee brings her signature wit and humor--along with adorable illustrations--to a book that explores the effect of one family's very unusual new arrival.
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Two-time Caldecott Honor medalist Frazee brings her signature wit and humor--along with adorable illustrations--to a book that explores the effect of one family's very unusual new arrival. Full color.
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New baby brothers are
loud
stinky
and totally boring.
But are they tasty, too?
All the grown-ups in Tom’s life seem to think Baby Nathaniel looks cute enough to eat.
Would they really eat a baby for dinner?
Could Tom be next?!
Children will giggle and parents will smile as Amy Young puts a delicious twist on the classic new baby tale.
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Hazel is dying for her baby brother to arrive so she can read and talk with him, and disappointed when he finally talks and his first word is a resounding NO. Will he ever say anything else?
Synopsis
Understanding baby-talk becomes a fun game in this adorable and funny picture book for families.
When baby says "bah!" the rest of the family scrambles to bring him balls and books and bows and bottles, sheep and baby dolls and blankets and even a brother! But it turns out that all along, the baby was just trying to say "bye-bye."
A perect gift for baby showers, new parents, and new siblings.
About the Author
Marla Frazee has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including andlt;iandgt;God Got a Dogandlt;/iandgt; by Cynthia Rylant; andlt;iandgt;Stars andlt;/iandgt;by Mary Lyn Ray; andlt;iandgt;All the Worldandlt;/iandgt; by Liz Garton Scanlon, which received aandnbsp;2010 Caldecott Honor; andlt;iandgt;Everywhere Babiesandlt;/iandgt; by Susan Meyers; and andlt;iandgt;Harriet, Youandrsquo;ll Drive Me Wild!andlt;/iandgt; by Mem Fox; as well as her own andlt;iandgt;Farmer and the Clownandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Boot andamp; Shoeandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;The Boss Babyandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Walk On!andlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Roller Coasterandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Santa Claus the Worldandrsquo;s Number One Toy Expertandlt;/iandgt;; and andlt;iandgt;A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Everandlt;/iandgt;, which received a 2009 Caldecott Honor. She is also the illustrator of the bestselling Clementine chapter book series by Sara Pennypacker. She lives with her family in Pasadena, California. Visit her at MarlaFrazee.com.Marla Frazee has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including andlt;iandgt;God Got a Dogandlt;/iandgt; by Cynthia Rylant; andlt;iandgt;Stars andlt;/iandgt;by Mary Lyn Ray; andlt;iandgt;All the Worldandlt;/iandgt; by Liz Garton Scanlon, which received aandnbsp;2010 Caldecott Honor; andlt;iandgt;Everywhere Babiesandlt;/iandgt; by Susan Meyers; and andlt;iandgt;Harriet, Youandrsquo;ll Drive Me Wild!andlt;/iandgt; by Mem Fox; as well as her own andlt;iandgt;Farmer and the Clownandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Boot andamp; Shoeandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;The Boss Babyandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Walk On!andlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Roller Coasterandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Santa Claus the Worldandrsquo;s Number One Toy Expertandlt;/iandgt;; and andlt;iandgt;A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Everandlt;/iandgt;, which received a 2009 Caldecott Honor. She is also the illustrator of the bestselling Clementine chapter book series by Sara Pennypacker. She lives with her family in Pasadena, California. Visit her at MarlaFrazee.com.