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B Is for Baby

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Summary of B Is for Baby

In sun-scorched West African villages, where palm fronds shimmer like emerald banners against midday heat, a brother pedals his sturdy bicycle down bumpy dirt roads with a woven basket brimming with ripe bananas bound for Baba’s bungalow beyond the baobab grove. Beneath towering baobab trees—nature’s wise, ancient storytellers—and flapping butterflies that paint the air with liquid color, the brother greets village elders on his solo sunrise journey. Unseen until the wind whispers a giggle, his mischievous baby sibling has stowed away in silent delight, transforming an ordinary errand into a heart-stirring adventure. With each pedal push and bicycle bell’s chime, they sketch a circular tale of family love where “B” stands for Baby, Brother, and the bright path to Baba’s home, teaching toddlers new words like sunrise seeds sprouting in playful rhyme. Vibrant, palm-hued illustrations capture every sunbeam and banana blossom, inviting families to explore Cultural Understanding and the joy of intergenerational bonds. This breezy board book will have little ones clapping for the next turn of each page and spark conversations about community journeys and sibling solidarity. Tap the Save to List button to bookmark this title, or tap the External Link button to view purchase and rental options.

Book Details

Published by Candlewick on March 9, 2021
28 pages
ISBN: 9781536217940
Key Causes: Education Equity

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