My Face Book

by Star Bright Books, Incorporated

Overview

Babies love looking at other babies and these charming baby faces... smiling, frowning, laughing, being silly or serious are sure to captivate and delight toddlers and babies. They will ask to look at and to read the book again and again. Self-expression has never been more adorable! Ages 2-5

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781595722850
Publisher:	Star Bright Books, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/15/2011
Pages:	12
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 5.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

Editorial Reviews

In this little board book, readers meet a variety of boys and girls of varying ethnicities. The cover depicts a very cute little girl who could be of Indian heritage. Inside the book each picture contains a single word associated with the facial expression—silly, serious, laughing, crying, worried and happy are among the emotions depicted. Interestingly the girl who looks happy also appears to be a Down's Syndrome child. The back cover copy reiterated what this reviewer has read elsewhere—"Babies enjoy looking at other babies." One game that parents and toddlers can play is to describe the emotion that they see in the baby's face. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

Ten babies sport a gamut of expressions. Clear, close-up photographs of individual children address both their emotions and their actual behavior. The miniature trim size focuses readers' view squarely on the tots' faces and shoulders. Clothing is an afterthought, often not in view. There is ethnic and physical diversity; the open background emphasizes the individual, and there are no overwhelming clues as to the geographic location or economic background. Small font depicts the one word indicative of each toddlers' feelings. Most two-page sequences may be viewed as a pairing of opposites; one side depicts "silly" while the next choice demonstrates "serious." Eyebrows, noses and mouths display pleasure or unhappiness without guile and with verve; "awake" shows a laughing youngster, eyes twinkling and leaning forward in glee. Straightforward selections encourage smiles. (Board book. 3 mos.-2)

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