42. It's Hard to Be A Baby

 

 42. It's Hard To Be a Baby. Cheryl B. Klein. Illustrated by Juana Medina. 2024. 32 pages. [Source: Library] [5 stars, picture book, babies]

First sentence: Hey there, babies. I hear you. Everyone thinks your lives are easy. When you're hungry, people feed you. When you're sleepy, they love to hold you. When you cry, they want to calm you--they'll do anything to make you happy! It sounds great, but you and I know the truth...

Premise/plot: The book persuasively makes the argument that it is HARD to be a baby. It is written in second person you, directly to a baby or perhaps babies. The book covers all the basics of babyhood...but from the perspective of a baby and NOT the perspective of a new parent. 

My thoughts: I enjoyed this one so much! I love all the illustrations of babies. I love the point of view. I thought the narration was great. I loved that it starts with life in the womb. I think this one would be a great gift for soon-to-be mothers or great to display at a baby shower. Or perhaps as a read aloud for children who will soon be getting a new baby brother or sister. I like the light humor.

 

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