Multicolored text describes babies' development up to 12 months. On the last, wordless spread, it's easy to trace the growth of the 19 babies through seven photos of each, ending with a standing pose. Each page of the book has clear, bright photos of real babies of many cultures as they progress in their development.
Text is simple, making it a great book for babies through preschoolers.
This would be a wonderful gift for a new big brother or sister too. Penny Gentieu, famed photographer for Time and Newsweek, has gone all out with photos of squirming, laughing babies from birth to 12 months. Gently informative text is there for those with a genuine interest in child development, but really the book is an excuse to show off babies in all their diversity and adorableness. The anticipation and excitement surrounding the arrival of a baby can be felt to some degree by all ages. However, younger children's expectations may quickly turn to disappointment when the newborn infant does not walk, talk, or play games.